Allison Gilchrist, Associate Editor

With projections of physician shortages ranging from 46,000 to 90,000 in the next decade, patients with hepatitis C virus could be left with gaps in their care.

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, making it the perfect opportunity for clinicians to brush up on the wide variety of health issues often associated with the disease.

Consuming a higher percentage of protein from plants can reduce all-cause mortality risk, a recent investigation found.

The US Preventive Services Task Force has determined that there isn’t enough evidence to conclusively state that routine full-body skin cancer screenings by a clinician are safe or effective.

Many Americans hoard antibiotics and use them without consulting a health care provider, recent survey results show.

A bill under consideration by the Pennsylvania State Senate would allow nurse practitioners to practice independently.

Many popular sunscreen options don’t adhere to American Academy of Dermatology efficacy guidelines.

Patients with cuts and scrapes likely have questions about how to prevent or reduce the appearance of scars.

Google’s improved health symptom search feature may help patients avoid the hysteria of Internet-based self-diagnosing.

Certain plant- and herbal-based therapies may be able to offer relief for women experiencing menopause symptoms.

On any given day, 20% of Americans are infected with tinea pedis.

Children with intermittent asthma may not require a daily dose of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy, recent study results suggest.

A growing number of patients with gout may be seeking convenient pain relief at retail clinics, as a research letter recently found that cases of gout have been steadily increasing, even as cases of rheumatoid arthritis have been decreasing

A review of Google searches revealed that there may be a peak season for chickenpox

Patients desperate to get rid of their acne should keep these facts in mind.

The number of patients with blindness or visual impairment is expected to double over the next 35 years.

With summer approaching, patients could probably use a refresher on the basics of sun protection.

Retail clinicians should know that concussion symptoms and consequences aren’t one-size-fits-all.

Nurse practitioners (NPs) looking to relocate may want to consider working in a city that offers the highest pay.

Physician assistants and nurse practitioners in Florida will soon be permitted to prescribe controlled substances under legislation signed by Governor Rick Scott.

Patients visiting retail clinics for recurring colds may not be getting enough sleep.

Retail clinicians will be relieved to hear that ear infections, one of the most common childhood infections and a leading cause for acute clinic visits, are on the decline.

Now that spring is here, retail clinicians should be prepared to help patients develop plans to manage their seasonal allergies.

Nurse practitioner and physician assistant ranked first and fourth, respectively, on a list of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States.

Retail clinicians should be prepared to field questions about strains of so-called “super lice” that have spread throughout 25 US states thus far.

Retail clinicians should recognize their role in promoting high-quality care for patients with diabetes.

Retail clinicians should know that more than 1 bacteria species could cause Lyme disease.

New mothers with diabetes who experience difficulty with lactation may have maternal glucose intolerance.

Patients presenting to a retail clinic with acute cough could have one of several conditions.

Retail clinicians should use a school calendar to help pinpoint when children with asthma may present with worse symptoms.