Primary Care Archives - Clinical Advisor

Geriatrics Information Center

Only 2 in 10 Older Adults Report Being Screened for Hearing Loss

March 5, 2021

Eight in 10 older adults say they have not been screened for hearing loss in primary care within the last 2 years.

Psychiatry Information Center

Clinician Burnout and COVID-19: Q&A Panel Discussion

By

Michelle Lampariello

March 5, 2021

“It has been over a year of constant trauma. It has been over a year of not sleeping.” How are healthcare workers managing their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The FDA warns against reliance on pulse oximeters for COVID-19 diagnosis.

Pulmonology Information Center

FDA Warns Against Reliance on Pulse Oximeters for Diagnosing COVID-19

February 25, 2021

The FDA is warning against reliance on pulse oximeters for COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment due to evidence of risk for inaccuracy.

Although sensitivity is an important consideration when deciding among HIV tests, there are other factors to consider, such as test invasiveness, available resources, need for additional studies, and patient adherence.6 Serum- and plasma-based HIV testing is the most invasive and requires the most resources, such as access to a skilled clinician or phlebotomist and access to special equipment (eg, needles, biohazard containers, laboratory). Whole blood testing can be performed by venipuncture or finger-stick. When blood-based tests yield a sufficient specimen sample using venipuncture, additional studies can be undertaken, such as HIV subtyping and assessment for coinfections, including hepatitis or syphilis. In contrast, oral fluid tests do not require special equipment and can be performed in any setting, including at home, providing results in minutes. These tests also eliminate safety and biohazard concerns, such as needlestick injuries and sharps disposal.

HIV/AIDS Information Center

Updated IDSA Guidance on Primary Care for HIV Released

By

Brandon May

February 9, 2021

The HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America published an updated primary care guidance for persons with HIV.

Practice Management Information Center

Drug Makers Raise Prices on 500 Prescription Drugs

January 14, 2021

Drugs expected to see price hikes include Zipsor (by 10%), Sabril (by 10%), Humira (by 7%), Kengreal (by 6%), Lyrica (by 5%), and Chantix (by 3%).

Practice Management Information Center

PCPs Spend Average of 18 Minutes With Each Patient

January 14, 2021

Researchers found that the average primary care exam was 18.0 minutes long (standard deviation, 13.5 minutes).

Practice Management Information Center

Inequities Seen in Accessing Telemedicine During COVID-19

January 6, 2021

The researchers found that old age is a factor independently associated with fewer completed telemedicine visits.

Practice Management Information Center

Income-Related Inequality in Access to Primary Care Worst in US

December 22, 2020

Income-related inequality in affordability and access to primary care is worse in the United States than in other high-income countries.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Recommendations Developed for Management of Lyme Disease

December 18, 2020

The guidelines were developed by a multidisciplinary panel led by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American College of Rheumatology.

Practice Management Information Center

Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative Improves Care, Patient Engagement

By

Michelle Lampariello

December 18, 2020

Patients with viral infections were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics following a 4-part antibiotic stewardship intervention at an urgent care center.