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Practical Updates in Primary Care Recap—Atopic Dermatitis in Practice: Assessing Severity, Addressing Skin of Color, and Navigating New Treatments

07/22/2026

Annie Truss, MD

In this video recap, Annie Truss, MD, outlines practical strategies to evaluate high-impact disease, identifies underrecognized presentations in skin of color, and incorporates newer therapies into routine...

07/22/2026

Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A

PUPC Recap—IBS-C and CIC Management in Primary Care: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Referral Strategies

07/22/2026

Joel Heidelbaugh, MD

How can primary care clinicians diagnose and manage IBS-C and chronic idiopathic constipation? Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD, outlines evidence-based treatment options, alarm features, and when to refer to...

07/22/2026

Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A

How Primary Care Clinicians Can Approach Polypharmacy and Deprescribing

07/22/2026

W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh

In this post-session interview, W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, discusses key takeaways from his Practical Updates in Primary Care presentation on polypharmacy, deprescribing, and shared decision-making in...

07/22/2026

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Research Summary

Research Summary

One-Page Information Fact Sheets Improve Shared Decision-Making Preparedness in Low Back Pain Care

07/08/2026

Kate Young

A randomized clinical trial evaluating 2 types of 1-page educational resources for low back pain found that fact sheets listing treatment options modestly improved patients’ preparedness for shared...

07/08/2026

Conference Coverage

Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, and Steven Stanos, DO

Conference Coverage

Case-Based Evaluation and Multimodal Management of Acute, Chronic Low Back Pain in Primary Care

06/26/2026

Anthony Calabro, MA

Using real-world patient scenarios and current guideline recommendations, this session from Practical Updates in Primary Care outlines a structured primary care approach to diagnosing low back pain,...

06/26/2026

Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A

Comprehensive Strategies for Secondary Stroke Prevention

06/04/2026

Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI

In this expert interview, Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH discusses guideline-based and emerging strategies for reducing recurrent ischemic stroke risk. From dietary interventions and blood pressure control to...

06/04/2026

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Laura Melaro, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

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PUPC Recap—Recognizing and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care

05/19/2026

Laura Melaro, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC

Laura Melaro, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, previews practical guidance on recognizing, differentiating, and treating anxiety disorders in primary care, including trauma-related conditions, physical symptom...

05/19/2026

Expert Q&A

W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, and Nicole Brandt

Expert Q&A

Deprescribing in Primary Care: Aligning Medication Regimens With Patient Goals

05/15/2026

W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh

In this expert interview, W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, discusses why deprescribing should be approached through shared decision-making, careful medication review, and attention to each patient’s current...

05/15/2026

Clinical Insights

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Practical Updates in Primary Care Recap—Atopic Dermatitis in Practice: Assessing Severity, Addressing Skin of Color, and Navigating New Treatments

07/22/2026

Annie Truss, MD

07/22/2026

Expert Q&A

PUPC Recap—IBS-C and CIC Management in Primary Care: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Referral Strategies

07/22/2026

Joel Heidelbaugh, MD

07/22/2026

Expert Q&A

How Primary Care Clinicians Can Approach Polypharmacy and Deprescribing

07/22/2026

W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh

07/22/2026

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Practical Updates in Primary Care Recap—Road to Recovery in Major Depressive Disorder: From Partial Response to Remission and Beyond

05/13/2026

Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, RD

Many patients with major depressive disorder remain “stuck” in partial response despite treatment. In this Practical Updates in Primary Care recap, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, outlines strategies to identify...

05/13/2026

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