Results of a comprehensive, international study have spurred a new framework for combating infectious diseases threats, says Dr Victor Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine.

New guidelines help clinicians apply best antibiotic-prescribing practices in a range of outpatient settings.

A primary care physician and an emergency medicine physician use a case-based approach to discuss the points where these two services intersect and overlap.

The positive effects of empagliflozin on renal disease are discussed by Dr Christoph Wanner, one of the lead authors of the EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial.

Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights some of this weeks most important medical news, including the link between sleep and menopause, headaches and hypothyroidism, and political affiliation and medicine.

Screening everyone for chronic kidney disease is neither cost-efficient nor useful, says Dr Berns.

Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights some of this weeks most important medical news, including coronary artery calcium and statin dose, depression and hormonal contraceptives, and yoga for low back pain.

Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights some of this weeks most important medical news, including the need for digital rectal exams, antiobesity medications, and adherence with antihypertensives.

The recent death of a 17-year-old from a stroke reported to be a consequence of a hickey leads to the question: Can this really happen?

Dr Henry Black speaks with cardiologist Paul Thompson on how the best exercise practices are often the simplest