New Treatment Options for Depression: A Primer for Internists.

Depression continues to be a challenging condition to treat despite the myriad treatment options available. Primary care providers are increasingly tasked with providing second- and third-line treatments for major depressive disorder, and thus, should be familiar with newer medication therapies that are available. In this article, we aim to provide the general internist and other providers who treat depression in their practice with a succinct review of recent developments in the treatment of depression.

Pharmacotherapy for obesity: What you need to know.

Weight-loss drugs are being evaluated for their role in obesity management. This article reviews the available weight-loss drugs, their efficacy and side effects, and their best clinical use.