



Controlling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a priority for health systems worldwide; recently updated guidelines provide strategies for diagnosis, management, and prevention.

Diverse practice settings and avoiding cumbersome new bureaucratic requirements should be taken into account when developing evidence-based health care guidelines.

Diabetes affects a large portion of the population. Therefore, clinicians need to continue to increase awareness about diabetes, the risk factors associated with the disease, and the importance of ongoing medical care.


Oatmeal is commonly touted as a healthy, cholesterol-lowering food—but does it present an interaction risk with digoxin?

Trilipix has been approved by the FDA, the first and only fibrate indicated for use in combination with a statin for cholesterol management.

Many eye disorders are appropriate for self-treatment, and patients should be thoroughly counseled on OTC product selection, proper administration, and duration of use.






