HIV PrEP and Treatment Not Reaching Black and Hispanic/Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
The first injectable PrEP option for HIV may help reduce inequities among Black and Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men
Preventive Medicine
N95 Respirators vs Surgical Masks for Protection Against Viral Respiratory Illnesses
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of N95 respirators vs surgical masks in protecting against viral respiratory illness transmission.
Are Prophylactic Oral Antibiotics Effective Against Lyme Disease?
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine whether antibiotic prophylaxis is effective in the prevention of Lyme disease.
Aspirin Use Tied to Incident Heart Failure in At-Risk Adults
Aspirin use was associated with increased risk for incident heart failure among individuals with or without a history of cardiovascular disease
Effect of a National HPV Immunization Program on Cervical Cancer Incidence
Researchers conducted a study to determine the effect of a national human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program on the incidence of cervical cancer and grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among young women in England.
APRN-Led Intervention Launched for Obesity Prevention in Black Women
The authors designed an APRN-led intervention to identify factors influencing excess weight in Black women and provide individualized education on health habits using the teach-back method.
USPSTF: Starting Aspirin in Patients 60 or Older for Primary CVD Prevention Not Recommended
Starting aspirin in patients 60 years or older to prevent a first heart attack or stroke is not recommended.
World Heart Day: 5 Ways Your Patients Can Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
It has been estimated that cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims 18.6 million lives per year. As World Heart Day seeks to raise awareness on CVD prevention and management, what are some ways your patients can reduce their risk?
Fish, Fatty Acid Supplements, and Post-Pregnancy Type 2 Diabetes Explored
Investigators assessed the relationship among lean or fatty fish intake, fatty acid supplements, and lowered severity of type 2 diabetes in women following pregnancy.
Making the Most of AWVs, Fall Prevention, and the 4Ms — What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility
GAPNA discusses how making the most of Medicare’s annual wellness visits, preventing falls, and focusing on the 4Ms (what matters, medication, mentation, and mobility) can improve the quality of life of older adults.
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