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Influenza Prevention: Make Sure Patients Understand the VaccineThe deferral of vaccination could result in a missed opportunity to vaccinate a patient or the patient becoming infected with the influenza virus prior to obtaining the vaccine.
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The Buzz On Alcohol and the BodyPatients often times have questions related to alcohol, its effects on medications, diet, and their health, so what better time to dive into this topic and share what the science has to say.
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Breastfeeding and Parity Linked to Lower Risk of Death by Accidents and SuicideDeath by external causes—primarily accidents and suicide—take the lives of more than 5 million people each year, and it has evolved into a major health concern on a global scale. External causes also include violence, undetermined causes, and medical procedures.
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Flu Shot May Help Diabetes Patients Avoid Hospitalization, DeathPatients with type 2 diabetes who get the flu shot may have a reduced risk for hospitalization related to cardiovascular or respiratory issues, recent research suggests.
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Pharmacy Policy Updates for August 2025Alabama's new law boosts independent pharmacies by ensuring fair PBM reimbursements, while Nevada sets a precedent for expanding pharmacist health care roles.
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Research Suggests Gut Microbiome Impacts Brain Health, Dementia RiskA Mediterranean-style diet appears to provide the greatest benefit to a healthy gut microbiome and brain.
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Data Show Gender-Affirming Facial Surgery Was a Standalone Predictor of Higher Psychosocial Health Scores in Transgender PatientsInsurance companies often classify gender-affirming facial surgery as a cosmetic procedure, but a new study provides the first evidence demonstrating the medical basis for transgender patients experiencing gender dysphoria.
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Nurse Practitioners: Prescriptive Authority UpdateThe Health Resources and Services Administration indicates that the supply of primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) will increase by 30% in 2020. Full prescriptive authority lets NPs integrate properly into the health care system.
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Future of Neurology Congress Will Offer Expert Insights on Hot TopicsThe International Congress on the Future of Neurology will take place this Fall in New York City, converging experts in neurology to discuss the latest data and best practices to better inform clinical decision-making.
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Study: Genetic Profile and Proximity to Roadways Affect Asthma SymptomsPatients with asthma with certain genotype combinations demonstrate more intense symptoms when combined with a close proximity to roadways, suggesting that traffic-related air pollution exposure may affect the likelihood of asthma diagnosis and exacerbations, according to a recent study.
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Why Are Children More Prone to Fatal Influenza?Influenza A virus is a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality in children, even more so than in adults.
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Retail Clinics Poised to Play Greater Role in Hep C ManagementWith 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.
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Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations Updated By USPSTFThe latest recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force said cervical cancer screening depends on a woman’s age and other factors.
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How to Safely Prescribe Upper Respiratory Symptom Relief for Hypertensive PatientsThe provider treating a patient with both upper respiratory infection symptoms and hypertension must consider the side effects and potential drug interactions of the variety of symptomatic treatments available.
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Patient Engagement Solutions for Medication Nonadherence in Older AdultsPatient nonadherence to prescribed medications is associated with poor therapeutic outcomes, progression of disease, increased healthcare utilization, and an estimated burden of billions per year in avoidable direct healthcare costs.
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What Retail Clinicians Should Know About MeaslesAlthough measles was once endemic, most health care workers today have not seen a case of this highly contagious infection in their practicing years.
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Assessment and Treatment of Acne in the Retail Clinic SettingAcne is a common, chronic skin disorder involving inflammation and/or blockage of the sebaceous follicles.
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Pneumococcal Vaccination: Vaccinating Adults in Pharmacy and Retail Health ClinicsPneumonia is a serious public-health issue both in the United States and globally.
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Smoking or Vaping Increases COVID-19 RisksThese poor health choices can lead to disease progression, even among younger people, for those who have the coronavirus.
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They Are What They Eat: Children and DrugsHealth care providers should be aware of drug–food interactions that affect medication effectiveness.
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In-Hospital Mortality, Higher Costs Linked to Clostridium difficile with Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's DiseaseThe co-occurrence of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and greater health care costs and resource utilization, according to a recent study.
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Treatment Recommendations for Influenza After 48 Hours of Symptom OnsetThe Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that all patients aged 6 months and older be vaccinated against influenza, unless contraindicated.
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Avoiding Interactions with Acne MedicationsAcne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually.
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How Can AOM Be Treated?Choosing the appropriate therapy for Acute Otitis Media can contribute to Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
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What Is the Best Outpatient Treatment for CAP in Adults?ATS and IDSA update clinical practice guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia.
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There Is No Sugar-Coating Gestational DiabetesGestational diabetes (GD) is defined as diabetes that is diagnosed during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
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CDC: Illnesses from Flea, Mosquito, and Tick Bites Surge in the USIllnesses from flea, mosquito, and tick bites tripled in the United States, with more than 640,000 cases reported from 2004 through 2016, according to the CDC.
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Antibiotics for Acute URTIsFor many, upper respiratory tract infections register as a small blip on the radar, serving as a nuisance that is counted down on a 7- to 14-day recovery clock.
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Implementing Webinar Training to Improve Appropriate Antibiotic PrescribingAcute bronchitis is one of the most common diagnoses in ambulatory care.
