Endocrine Disorders
How Opioids Disrupt Endocrine Health
New scientific statement fills gaps in understanding opioid-induced endocrinopathies. What to know, and what to ask patients.
Cardiovascular Disorders
Blood Thinners Fail to Prevent Cognitive Decline, Stroke in AF
The BRAIN-AF results dash hopes for anticoagulation in younger, low-risk patients. AHA 2024 Conference Coverage.
Business & Policy
Trump Chooses Dr. Oz to Lead Medicare, Medicaid
The surgeon and TV personality has supported universal healthcare and has clashed with healthcare leaders on several fronts.
Coding & Reimbursement
2025 Medicare Fee Schedule Targets Telehealth, Primary Care
Unless Congress intervenes, the 2025 Final Rule introduces a 2.8% cut in the conversion rate and reduces accepted telehealth codes and waivers.
Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases
Vitamin D and Infection: It’s Not Just for Bone Health Anymore
Margherita Cantorna, PhD, shares her findings on Vitamin D for regulating the immune system, inflammation, gut function, and more. ACR Convergence 2024 coverage.
Suicidal Behavior
Suicide Must Be Discussed in Primary Care
Approximately 30% of individuals who died by suicide saw their primary care physician in the month prior, per new data.