Chronic Condition Management

Independent practices say EHRs lead the way — but telehealth, patient portals and analytics tools are driving measurable results, especially in mental health care.

New advisory endorsed by major medical groups outlines state of health care around GLP-1 drugs and obesity treatment.

A global physician survey finds overwhelming concern about social media misinformation, poor nutrition training and the growing need for evidence-based dietary counseling.

A review of more than 400,000 patients shows deprescribing works to reduce medication overload in overload adults, but effects on hospital visits and death are less clear.

Foldax's TRIA Mitral Valve shows promising one-year results, enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life with innovative polymer technology in heart valve replacement.

New panel of vaccine reviewers convene first meeting to deliberate on shots against COVID-19, RSV, flu and more.

Because of their semi-regular touchpoints with patients, physicians play a critical role in making patients aware of supportive care options, helping them access tools and services they might not otherwise know are available.

Product eliminates the need for needles, cuffs, and calibration.

New national data reveal that physicians rank continuous glucose monitoring as the top intervention for managing type 2 diabetes — but coverage, education and adoption gaps remain.

Want some quick indicators about patient health? Watch how they walk. Here’s what primary care physicians need to know.

Study finds patients with diabetes who prefer a non-English language are less likely to be prescribed continuous glucose monitors, even when their condition is poorly controlled.

All 17 former ACIP members join in assessment in new JAMA editorial.

A large clinical trial finds digital cognitive assessments can catch early signs of Alzheimer’s in older adults — but primary care workflows and clinician buy-in remain key barriers.

Despite advocates and state actions, hard evidence is scant and there is no national consensus that cannabis is a medical treatment, scholars say.

Study uses an evolutionary modeling approach known as a “fitness seascape” to simulate how bacterial resistance develops in response to real-world treatment patterns.

Article with CBER leader proposes road map to examine foods and pharmaceuticals to make America healthy again.

The novel test uses a machine learning algorithm and multiple cardiac protein markers to detect obstructive coronary artery disease through a simple blood draw.

Administration should 'immediately reverse course' on Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which will be reconstituted for meeting this month.

Having a DCES on staff helps, but virtual options are also effective

Life expectancy has been unchanged for American women for a century — and may get worse due to lifestyle choices.

Pregnancy provides a rare, time-bound opportunity to capture critical health data, screen for chronic disease, and begin interventions that can shape long-term health outcomes.

Multi-cancer early detection screenings could get coverage, once approved by FDA.

Make America Healthy Again Report sparks responses across health care, food industry.

An expert physician panel discusses how vaccine policy has gone wrong under the Trump administration, why misinformation has flourished and what individual physicians can do to win back patient trust.

Amid growing demand, primary care physicians find themselves on the front lines of autism detection and referral. Here’s what they need to know about new developments in care.

RFK Jr. announces the removal of COVID-19 vaccines from immunization recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women, sparking concerns over vaccine skepticism and public health trust.

As digital clinics race to capitalize on the GLP-1 weight loss boom, concerns grow over quality, safety and the erosion of patient-centered care.

Peterson Center on Healthcare analyzes Medicare data to make policy recommendations for remote patient monitoring.

An expert physician panel discusses how vaccine policy has gone wrong under the Trump administration, why misinformation has flourished and what individual physicians can do to win back patient trust.

Caroline Pearson, executive director of the Peterson Center on Healthcare, explains a new analysis of use and payment for remote monitoring technologies.