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We Talk About Menopause More Than Ever. We Treat It Less

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:16:35 EDT

Hormone therapy usage dropped to 1.7% in 2023. Drs Rachel Rubin and Jewel Kling discuss this shocking decline and how primary care can close the treatment gap.

Why Patients Are Paying Out of Pocket for Primary Care

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:13:37 EDT

A growing number of Americans are paying out of pocket to step outside the traditional primary care model. Dr Rajdeep Dhami examines what’s behind the shift toward direct primary care.

Why Homeless Patients Still Struggle to See a GP

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:18:21 EDT

Homelessness in England has hit record levels, but digital barriers, registration hurdles, and funding gaps keep many patients locked out of primary care.

Closing Your Practice? Don’t Overlook These Legal Issues

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:51:44 EDT

Healthcare attorney Ericka Adler outlines what physicians need to know about patient notification, medical records, malpractice coverage, and practice closure.

My Mother Had Alzheimer’s. That’s Why I Started a GLP-1

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:44:05 EDT

While there’s no definitive proof that GLP-1s prevent Alzheimer’s disease, Caroline Messer, MD, explains why she decided to start treatment.

Orchid Extracts and the Skin

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:25:51 EDT

This column focuses on aspects of this diverse family of flowering plants, found mainly in tropical regions, and the evidence suggesting their potential for dermatologic applications.

ECG Challenge: Changing Heart Rhythm on the Way to Cath Lab

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:22:59 EDT

This man’s telemetry goes haywire right before he’s transferred to the cardiac catheterization lab. What does his follow-up ECG show?

Regional Anesthesia May Cut Risk for Post-Op Chronic Pain

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:05:31 EDT

Regional anesthesia is linked to a reduced risk for chronic pain up to 12 months after surgery, a meta-analysis finds.

Mental Health Support May Ease Parental Stress in NICU

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:52:48 EDT

Interventions aimed at supporting parents mentally while their baby is in the NICU, such as psychotherapy and emotional support, may ease anxiety and stress in parents, a meta-analysis shows.

One in Five New Mothers Need Emergency Care

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:16:38 EDT

Nuffield Trust research links deprivation, ethnicity and mental health to higher risk of post-birth emergencies in England.

How to Spot Anxiety in General Practice

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:02:42 EDT

Anxiety disorders are common but often missed in primary care, and routine screening, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and collaborative care may help GPs identify and manage them earlier.

Rimegepant Effective in Treatment-Resistant Migraine

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Rimegepant is safe and effective in patients with migraine not responding to multiple prior preventive therapies, a real-world study shows.

Do Infant Food Portion Sizes Matter for Later Overweight?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Larger food portions during complementary feeding are associated with higher odds of overweight in both early and later childhood.

Health Issues Tied to Behaviours in Intellectual Disability

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 EDT

People with intellectual disabilities who have physical health problems or sensory impairments face a higher risk for challenging behaviours.

Cognitive Benefit of Healthy Living Confirmed: LatAm-FINGERS

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:06:21 EDT

A culturally tailored lifestyle program improves cognition significantly more than standard health advice among older adults at risk for dementia across Latin America.

Weight Loss May Lower PsA Risk in People With Psoriasis

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:57:17 EDT

Weight loss after a psoriasis diagnosis lowers the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis and keeping weight off matters, but there is unclear evidence on the role of weight-loss drugs.

Europe’s AI Reality: Practice Outpaces Policy and Reviews

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:54:36 EDT

Clinicians and patients are already relying on AI, while hospitals are still building the oversight to keep up.

Fast Symptom Relief in Ulcerative Colitis: Which Rx Wins?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:49:31 EDT

Upadacitinib and infliximab offer rapid relief from symptoms in biologic-naive patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

Hyponatremia in Man Reveals Isolated Aldosterone Deficiency

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:31:02 EDT

Persistent hyponatremia despite treatment prompts further evaluation, revealing isolated aldosterone deficiency despite normal adrenal function and leading to effective therapy.

Info on Risk for Prostate Cancer Spurs Decision-Making

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:12:35 EDT

Men who receive personalized estimates of the likelihood of raised prostate-specific antigen levels are more likely to decide to get screening than those who receive general information on pros and cons.