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How to integrate shared decision-making into your practice
Despite the many benefits of shared decision-making, uptake of its practices is low. These tools and frameworks can help you to engage patients in...
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A practical guide to hidradenitis suppurativa
Early diagnosis and treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa is key to avoiding severe disease and minimizing its negative psychological impact.
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The family physician’s role in long COVID management
A paucity of both data and therapeutics presents obstacles to care and makes your role in symptom management, psychological support, and referral—...
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Asthma management: How the guidelines compare
This quick guide details the similarities and differences between recommendations from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program and...
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Make room for continuous glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetes management
Here’s how the various devices can be used to reach an individualized target of glycemic control and what reimbursement to expect from insurers....
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Lung cancer screening: New evidence, updated guidance
Emerging evidence supports lower thresholds for age and smoking history when screening for lung cancer. Here’s how the USPSTF and others have...
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COVID-19 vaccine insights: The news beyond the headlines
Here is key intelligence on the recommended primary series, boosters, breakthrough infection, adverse events, special population vaccination,...
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Would your patient benefit from a monoclonal antibody?
These unique agents may be the answer when other treatments fail or are intolerable for patients with asthma, atopic dermatitis, hyperlipidemia,...
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Maximizing lifestyle changes to manage type 2 diabetes
Four dietary plans can reduce A1C levels but may differ in long-term outcomes. Intensive lifestyle interventions may even make remission possible...
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COVID-19 therapy: What works? What doesn’t? And what’s on the horizon?
Here is the latest evidence on the efficacy and safety of treatments that are FDA approved or authorized, in clinical trials, or not recommended...
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An FP’s guide to exercise counseling for older adults
At what intensity and frequency should older patients exercise? This review offers guidance and resources to help you get your patients moving.