Commentary
Commentary
New Tourniquet: The AED for Bleeding?
Inflatable tourniquet device may help stop bleeding in trauma situations, a common preventable cause of death.
Perspectives
Dementia Deemed Highly Preventable: Here’s How
Modifying 14 risk factors can benefit everyone, irrespective of genetic risk, reduce their dementia risk.
Commentary
I*DEA in the VA: Optimizing the Physician Workforce to Enhance Quality of Care
The I*DEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and access) Council aims to eliminate gaps in Veterans Health Administration care and benefits for...
Commentary
Has the VA Fulfilled its Commitment to Trust and Healing?
Though the US Department of Veterans Affairs receives a great deal of criticism, there is substantial evidence that federal practitioners are...
News
Fed Worker Health Plans Ban Maximizers and Copay Accumulators: Why Not for the Rest of the US?
The US federal government refrains from enforcing bans on copay accumulators and maximizers for the American public, but it does ban them in its...
Opinion
Statins, Vitamin D, and Exercise in Older Adults
The studies outlined answer some questions about the management of older patients in primary care.
Commentary
New Mid-Year Vaccine Recommendations From ACIP
New recommendations and or new vaccinations are available for RSV, COVID, pneumococcal disease, and flu.
Commentary
Is This Journal Legit? Predatory Publishers
Physicians discuss various publishing models, and what journal characteristics to look out for as predatory.
Commentary
The Management of Anxiety in Primary Care
SSRIs are good to reach for first but most patients with anxiety would benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Commentary
DEA Training Mandate: 8 Hours of My Life I’d Like Back
Dr. Walton-Shirley describes changes needed to renew DEA licenses so that others who prescribe very few narcotics do not have to spend so much...