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AAP Approves 2019 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Guidelines for Immigrant Patient Care
Mental Health Issues Have Risen in Teens, Young Adults
Guidelines Developed for Polymyxin Antibiotic Use
Induction for Late-Term Pregnancies at 41 Weeks Tied to Small Benefits
Opioid Prescriptions Dropped for New Users From 2012 to 2017
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Increase Risk for Alzheimer Disease
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Bronchiolitis Hospitalization in Infancy Predicts More Admissions
Latest Features
New ACC/AHA Guideline for Primary Prevention of CVD Presented at ACC 2019
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released a new evidence-based guideline detailing the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Counseling Patients With Dyspareunia in Menopause
As dyspareunia may cause distress or interpersonal conflict between women and their partners, healthcare providers should routinely ask about discomfort during intercourse, especially in menopausal patients.
Case Study: Gradually Worsening Elbow Pain
A 51-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with pain in the elbow that has gradually worsened over the past 12 hours.
Rethinking Vitamin D and Sun Exposure Guidelines
From scientific studies to niche-market magazines, supplements are in the spotlight.
HHS Task Force Issues Draft Report on Best Practices for Pain Management
In a draft report issued December 28, 2018 by the US Department of Health and Human Services-sponsored Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force, recommendations for a multidisciplinary approach to pain management were formulated.
AHA Issues Scientific Statement on Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
The American Heart Association has updated its scientific statement on blood pressure readings.
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.
CME/CE
Roundtable
Addressing the Challenges of Diagnosing and Managing Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
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