Medicine Matters

• The Fight Against T2DM: The Promise of Genomics   Are advances in understanding of the genetic underpinnings of diabetes ready to change clinical practice?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 11, 2014
• Regulating e-Cigs: The FDA Wants to Hear From You   The FDA’s proposed new rule would allow for sweeping new regulations of these products. Will that be good for public health?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, June 23, 2014
• Rethinking Cervical Cancer Screening   Recent FDA approval of a standalone HPV test to screen for cervical cancer might lead to yet another change in screening guidelines.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, June 16, 2014
• Measles: Down but Definitely Not Out   A recent upswing in measles cases demands an urgent response from primary care.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, May 28, 2014
• Can Vitamin C Cause Kidney Stones?   A study conducted in healthy men found an increased incidence of kidney stones in those taking vitamin C supplements. How much might be too much?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, May 21, 2014
• PPIs and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Is There a Link?   Is vitamin B12 deficiency more common in patients taking proton pump inhibitors or histamine type-2 receptor blockers?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, May 02, 2014
• Statins and Diabetes: Should We Be Worried?   What are the clinical implications of a study finding an increase in new-onset diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance using statins?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, April 21, 2014
• Multivitamins: Time to Just Say No?   Is there enough evidence to answer questions about the use of multivitamins in healthy adults?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, April 08, 2014
• Vitamin C and Colds: The Bottom Line   A recent Cochrane review explores the use of vitamin C to both prevent and treat upper respiratory infections.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, March 20, 2014
• JNC 8: The Pearls for Primary Care   The new blood pressure guidelines offer a number of key changes. Which ones are the most important?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, February 21, 2014
• CV Risk and Cholesterol: Making Sense of the Guidelines   The new CV risk calculator and cholesterol guidelines provide a new paradigm for care of high-risk patients. What are the key clinical pearls?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, February 07, 2014
• The 2014 Adult Immunization Schedule: What Has Changed?   What are the important changes in the 2014 adult immunization schedule?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, February 04, 2014
• Preventing MI: The Latest Data on Influenza Vaccine   Recent data add to the growing body of evidence concluding that influenza vaccine is cardioprotective.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, January 22, 2014
• High-Dose Flu Vaccine: The Evidence Is In Is high-dose flu vaccine a better option for seniors?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, January 03, 2014
• Azithromycin Safety, Red Flags, and Reassurance Azithromycin has been associated with increased risk for heart-related death. Does a new study allay concerns?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, December 27, 2013
• Are Pet Owners Healthier?   A new study suggests that pet owners are at lower risk for cardiovascular disease. What are the reasons?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, December 17, 2013
• Blood Glucose and Dementia Risk: The Latest Evidence   How does elevation in blood glucose, even in those without diabetes, affect dementia risk?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, November 15, 2013
• Celiac Disease: Is Gluten-Free Really Gluten-Free?   New ACG guidelines reinforce the need for a gluten-free diet for patients with celiac disease. FDA has made it easier.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, October 31, 2013
• Busting Obesity Myths   A recent paper tackles common myths about obesity and weight loss.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, October 01, 2013
• Med Diet vs Low Fat: And the Winner Is?   Sandra Fryhofer discusses a study that compares the Mediterranean diet with a low-fat diet. Was there a clear winner?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, September 27, 2013