News
Drug shortages plague hematology, but preparedness helps
The plight of desperate patients is getting attention – and some remedies.
Article
USPSTF updates recommendations on aspirin and CVD
New evidence is reshaping the role of low-dose aspirin in primary prevention. More selective decisions are now urged.
Article
Essential strategies and tactics for managing sickle cell disease
Key to patients’ well-being is the family physician’s watchfulness—through periodic lab testing and health checks and diligent application of...
News
Immune checkpoint and VEGF inhibitors superior in renal cell carcinoma treatment
This combination treatment led to longer overall survival than with doublet immune checkpoint blockade.
News
Analysis shows no benefit for cytoreductive nephrectomy
Observational studies of metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma fail to adjust for bias.
News
The shifting sands of lung cancer screening
Studies find encouraging trends of stage shifting and minority screening, but more work remains.
News
Berdazimer gel beats vehicle for molluscum contagiosum in phase 3 study
Approximately one-third of patients achieved complete lesion clearance with minimal adverse effects.
News
Moderate drinking shows more benefit for older vs. younger adults
Nuanced analysis presents risks of alcohol consumption for individuals of different ages.
Opinion
Eight must-read GI studies for the primary care physician
“My collection of papers is divided into the esophagus and the colon, and then finishes up with the liver.”
News
August 2022 - ICYMI
A selection of articles from AGA publications.