New CPT code for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) antigen testing
Antigen testing is designed to be quicker and simpler than other tests for the coronavirus and can be conducted at the point of care.
Antigen testing is designed to be quicker and simpler than other tests for the coronavirus and can be conducted at the point of care.
A 15-month-old infant presented with yellowish papules and nodules scattered on his trunk, back, scalp, and eyelids (Figure 1). The asymptomatic lesions first appeared at…
Rashes in the newborn period are common and most are benign. Infections should be suspected in newborns with pustules or vesicles, especially in those who…
American Family Physician Community Blog, Strength Training Associated With Reduced Mortality in Women, written by Jennifer Middleton, MD, MPH.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has extended the reporting deadline for the Quality Payment Program from April 1 to 8 p.m. ET on…
My 74-year-old patient, V.P., who has a history of osteoarthritis and hypertension, reports hearing loss during a wellness visit. V.P. works in customer service taking…
How should abnormal test results be managed in patients who have had cervical cancer screening?
Menopausal symptoms are widespread and significantly impact quality of life. Common symptoms of menopause are vasomotor (i.e., hot flashes and night sweats) and genitourinary (e.g.,…
Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the most common chronic condition seen by family physicians. Treatment of hypertension reduces morbidity…
Study Population: Adults 18 years and older with chronic pain (e.g., musculoskeletal, neuropathic) from nine countries, including six studies from the United States; patients with…
Congress and President Biden enacted a spending package that rolled back a little more than half of the 2024 cut in the Medicare conversion factor.