Vaccine refusal key factor in measles, pertussis risk
Of 970 measles cases studied, 574 were eligible to receive the vaccine but chose not to.
Print Issue: May 01, 2016
Passing on full-practice authority
A reader weighs in on suboxone prescribing practices.
Slippery elm: an effective anti-inflammatory agent
Slippery elm may be beneficial for patients with GI complaints.
Pesticides and Parkinson’s disease
Increasing evidence has shown a link between pesticide exposure and the risk for Parkinson’s disease. How real is this link on the golf course?
Stroke risk reduced with DASH diet
Researchers found a statistically significant link between modified DASH diet score and risk of ischemic stroke.
Readers weigh in on non-narcotic treatment options for patients with musculoskeletal pain
Readers provide more suggestions for treating musculoskeletal pain.
Stat consult: Zika virus
Between 75% and 80% of Zika virus infections are asymptomatic.
Florida bill poised to grant NPs, PAs controlled substance prescribing authority
If signed, the bill would authorize Florida NPs and PAs to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances.
USPSTF issues final recommendations for aspirin use to prevent CVD, colorectal cancer
The USPSTF concluded that a low-dose aspirin regimen can prevent cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in adults aged 50 to 59.
USPSTF recommends against screening for COPD in asymptomatic adults
The USPSTF has released an updated recommendation statement that does not recommend screening asymptomatic adults for COPD.
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