Commentary
Commentary
Pharma should stop doing business in Russia, says ethicist
There can be no collusion with war criminals. There can be no denial of the inextricable link between medicine, science, and politics.
Commentary
Daylight Savings: How an imposed time change alters your brain, and what you can do
Generally, without preparation, it takes about 1 day per time zone crossed to naturally adjust your circadian rhythms.
Clinical Guidelines for Family Physicians
New guidelines on MRI use in patients with MS explained
Family physicians are often the ones who make the initial diagnosis of MS.
Opinion
Filling opioid prescriptions akin to a Sisyphean task
“Instead of preserving access to desperately needed pain medicine for those suffering with serious illness, states and insurers have aggressively...
Opinion
Is family reunification our goal?
Not every family is repairable, at least on a time schedule that is compatible with the emotional and health needs of the children.
Commentary
A-fib prevention, treatment, and screening: Where does the evidence lead us?
The dilemma is that your patient with a wearable exercise monitoring device will know she has a potentially dangerous condition, but there is no...
Commentary
Let’s be more careful about the data—and commentary—we publish
In a recent letter to the editor, “25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration is key to analyzing vitamin D’s effects” (J Fam Pract. 2021;70:472), Dr....
Pearl of the Month
Practice guidelines highlights from past year
Based on the most recent Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines, what would be the preferred therapy for this patient?
Commentary
Proper steps for physicians to follow if they find themselves under investigation
Remember that nobody in the workplace is your friend. Every word that is said, text that is sent, gesture that is made, can put you at risk.
Commentary
Direct specialty care: Concierge service without the price tag
Rheumatologist Diana Girnita discusses why she left a “traditional” rheumatology clinic and decided in 2020 to start a concierge-style direct...
Opinion
Some physicians still lack access to COVID-19 vaccines
Many pharmacies were able to give out COVID-19 vaccines while many physician offices still have not received access to any of the vaccines.