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Physician Depressive Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Medical Errors
Non-HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked to Long-Term ASCVD Risk
Aspirin Use May Reduce Cancer, All-Cause Mortality in Seniors
Sensitivity Training Needed to Improve Healthcare of LGBTQ Women
Digital Sepsis Monitoring May Improve Inpatient Outcomes
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Children With HIV May Benefit From Alendronate
Is the Worldwide Prevalence of Mental Illness Increasing Dramatically?
Bulimia Nervosa Associated With Increased Risk for Long-Term Cardiovascular Disease
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Depression Screening in Obesity: A Quality Improvement Project
Depression and obesity are commonly seen together, with obesity increasing the risk for depression and depression making weight loss harder. -
Preventing HIV Infection in Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Clinical Review
Of the estimated 38,739 new cases of HIV reported in 2017, 70% were among men who have sex with men. Use of daily PrEP can virtually eliminate the risk of developing HIV, if used as prescribed. -
Pneumococcal Vaccine in Older Adults: A Primary Care Approach to Increasing Uptake
Because of low vaccination rates, approximately 5.6 million cases of community-acquired pneumonia occur in the United States annually. -
Rash With Burning and Pruritus
Case 1 A 54-year-old man with a history of asthma presents to clinic in the springtime with a burning, itchy rash on his lateral neck. On physical examination an erythematous plaque with scale is noted around his entire neck. The patient says that he has tried applying moisturizer but without relief. Upon further questioning, the… -
Implications of Menopause in Schizophrenia Treatment
Investigators posit that endogenous estrogen may have a protective effect against schizophrenia.
Low FODMAP Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Controversies and Practicality
Further studies will need to look at different subtypes of IBS (IBS-diarrhea, IBS-constipation, IBS-mixed) and improved breath testing, as well as evaluating underlying gut microbiome profiles and how they may affect a response to a low FODMAP diet.
Privacy Violation Without a HIPAA Breach
Remotely accessing patients’ protected health information puts a nurse in a precarious position.
CBD: A Primer for the PCP
Clinicians are routinely asked by their patients if CBD products are safe and effective, but research is lagging behind public acceptance.
Advisor Forum
Rethinking Prescribing Diclegis
Diclegis is the only FDA-approved prescription medication for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy that is classified as Category A (safe for mom an baby). Before writing a prescription, consider the price tag.
Poison Ivy Prevention
Always wear gloves to protect the skin from exposure to poison ivy, and remove them before touching anything.
CME/CE
Case-Based Decision Tree
Safe and Effective Prescribing of Opioid Analgesics: A Hands-on, Case-based Clinical Curriculum in Primary Care
Case-Based Decision Tree
