Provider/pharmacist collaboration reduces flu visits
A key element of the collaborative practice agreement is communication.
All articles by Delicia Yard
Q&A: Over-the-counter medicine use during flu season
The Clinical Advisor asked infectious-diseases specialist Michael E. Klepser, PharmD, about the role over-the-counter agents play in seasonal influenza.
PAs, NPs shoulder bulk of blood/marrow transplant patient care
Advanced practice practitioners covered the majority of direct, first-line care at four Seattle facilities.
Electrical nerve stimulation brings headache relief
Approximately 23% of adults and 5% to 10% of children complain of treatment-resistant chronic recurring headaches.
Toolkit helps detect postpartum-depression risk
A standard-of-care toolkit can help educate patients about PPD, increase diagnosis rates.
Health risks of poor sleep continue to mount
Recent studies add to the evidence demonstrating the detrimental health effects of troubled sleep.
Stethoscopes can be dirtier than hands
A clinician’s stethoscope may undergo substantial contamination from just one physical examination.
Early antiretrovirals for HIV extends life expectancy
Early treatment for HIV can prolong the patient’s life by as long as nine years.
Asthma drug treats food allergy
Omalizumab (Xolair) may help people minimize food allergies.
Suicide signs often missed at primary-care visits
Many individuals who commit suicide never receive a mental health diagnosis.
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