A clinician’s guide for managing patient perceptions of the flu vaccine
By presenting research on the safety and efficacy of the flu vaccine, clinicians can successfully promote vaccination to patients in their care.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Emergency ignored in an alcoholic
Clinicians assume symptoms in a patient who regularly presents intoxicated are due to alcohol.
Death rates increase among middle-aged white Americans
Mortality rates among non-Hispanic white men and women have increased significantly between 1999 and 2013.
Drug combos not more effective than naproxen alone for acute low back pain
When compared to naproxen alone, the combination of either cyclobenzaprine or oxycodone/acetaminophene plus naproxen does not as effectively improve acute, nontraumatic lower back pain.
Pediatric pulmonary hypertension guidelines issued
New guidelines released by the American Heart Association and the American Thoracic Society are the first for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric pulmonary hypertension.
Analogies for patients in the battle against medical noncompliance
Medical noncompliance is a huge deterrent to patients achieving their treatment goals.
The CDC’s statistics on influenza—fact or hype?
Clinicians debate the fact or hype present in the CDC’s most recently released statistics on influenza death rate.
Young patients, women unaware of modifiable cardiac risk factors
Both women and young patients are often unaware that they have modifiable cardiac risk factors.
Insomnia—Using natural modalities and OTC treatments
Insomnia can be treated via nonprescription medications and modalities.
The flu shot remains a vital healthcare tool
Even if the flu shot “misses,” as it did last year, it remains one of the best tools we have to help our patients live healthier lives.
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