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Aspirin
Aspirin
Study: Benefits of Daily Aspirin Outweigh Gastrointestinal Risk
12/01/2016
In a recent meta-analysis, researchers investigated the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding with daily aspirin use, specifically examining the risk of fatal events attributable to low-dose aspirin.
12/01/2016
Fungal infections
Fungal infections
New Research Links Fungus to Crohn Disease
09/22/2016
This is the first study to examine fungus as a potential cause of Crohn disease. Researchers examined bacteriome and mycobiome in patients with Crohn disease and compared the results with patients’ healthy...
09/22/2016
Gut
Gut
Electroacupuncture May Improve Chronic Constipation Symptoms
09/13/2016
A new study evaluated the efficacy of electroacupuncture in improving symptoms of chronic severe functional constipation.
09/13/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
Younger MI Survivors May Face Premature Heart Disease Death
09/01/2016
Researchers conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study to examine 30-year cause-specific death rates among younger myocardial infarction patients vs the general population.
09/01/2016
chronic inflammation
chronic inflammation
New Crohn Disease Care Plan Improves Outcomes
08/26/2016
Researchers have created a new care plan for the management of a serious complication seen in roughly 40% of all Crohn disease patients.
08/26/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
How Much Exercise is Required to Lower Chronic Disease Risk?
08/10/2016
A recent study sought to quantify the dose-response associations between total physical activity and risk of 5 major chronic diseases.
08/10/2016
Top Papers Of The Month
Top Papers Of The Month
COPD: Inhaler Use, a How-To on Inpatient Care, and a Primary Care Primer
08/04/2016
Gregory W. Rutecki, MD
This is a second “mining” of a Top Paper addressing exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
08/04/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
Fitness Is Linked to Slower Decline in Lung Health
05/17/2016
A new study has identified an association between cardiopulmonary fitness levels and rate of decline in pulmonary function.
05/17/2016
Video
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Video
Practical Updates in Primary Care Recap—Road to Recovery in Major Depressive Disorder: From Partial Response to Remission and Beyond
05/11/2016
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...
05/11/2016
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
05/07/2016
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,...
05/07/2016