News
Aerobic Exercise Found to Enhance Adult Cognitive Function
Burnout Predicts Clinician Turnover in Primary Care
Risk for MRSA Reduced With Postdischarge Decolonization
Medicare Patients With MS Face Higher Out-of-Pocket Prescription Costs
In Aiming to Prevent Suicide, Facebook Faces Criticism From Public Health Sector
Multispecies Probiotics May Be Effective in Chronic, Episodic Migraine
An Overview of Progress and Future Challenges in Aging and Diversity Research
High Rates of MenB Vaccination Advised in University Outbreaks
Patient’s Diarrhea, Weight Loss Linked to Antihypertensive Med
Clinical Features
USPSTF: New Recommendations for Preventing Perinatal Depression
The US Preventive Services Task Force concluded that providing or referring pregnant or postpartum women to counseling has a moderate net benefit in preventing perinatal depression.
Opioid-Induced Constipation: Insights Into Diagnosis and Effective Treatment
Conventional approaches to treatment of opioid-induced constipation include the use of treatment modalities that address non-opioid-related constipation as well as new medications that target the OIC mechanism of action.
To Question, or Not to Question Your Supervisor’s Diagnosis
A nurse practitioner disagrees with her supervisor over a diagnosis but fails to voice her opinion, leading to misdiagnosis and a subsequent above-the-knee amputation.
ACIP Updates Recommendations for US Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP and CDC have approved and released 2019 recommendations for the adult immunization schedule in the US.
Societies Release Updated Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
In order to revise the guidelines, the Task Force reviewed clinical trials presented at the annual scientific meetings of the ACC, AHA, HRS, and European Society of Cardiology in addition to other peer-reviewed, published data.
Advisor Forum
A Case of Floppy Baby Syndrome
A previously healthy 4-month-old infant presents with weak cry, inability to feed, and having the appearance of a “floppy rag doll.”
Early Pregnancy and Painless Spotting
A 30-year-old woman who is 6 weeks pregnant calls into the after-hours Ob/Gyn line over the weekend with reported spotting.
