Authors
Latest:
Diabetic Foot DiseaseAlthough the rate of foot and leg amputation has greatly declined over the past 2 decades, increasing awareness for macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes is essential because diabetes is the leading cause of lower-limb amputations in the United States.
Latest:
The Nuts and Bolts of Celiac DiseaseGluten proteins found in barley, rye, and wheat trigger systemic injury primarily to the small intestine, but they can also affect the joints, liver, skin, uterus, and other organs.
Latest:
Collaborative Care for Diabetic NeuropathyIt is widely accepted that diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by hyperglycemia and high blood sugar, with multiple comorbities.
Latest:
Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseInflammatory bowel disease involves chronic inflammation of the inner tract of the intestine.
Latest:
Safe and Effective Use of Common OTC Analgesics in Convenient CareAnalgesics, particularly acetaminophen and ibuprofen, are among the most commonly used medications in primary care.
Latest:
PPI Interactions Contemporary Clinicians Should KnowIt is pivotal for the contemporary clinician to understand the drug–drug interactions of medications used for the most common conditions seen in primary care settings.
Latest:
Women with Certain Breast Cancer Risk Factors May Benefit from Mammograms from Age 30-39Women between the ages of 30 and 39 who have at least 1 of 3 breast cancer risk factors may benefit from starting their annual mammography screening at age 30
Latest:
Compared With Men, Women With Head and Neck Cancer UndertreatedWomen with head and neck cancer may be severely undertreated compared with their male counterparts, according to a recent study.
Latest:
Help Patients Stay Healthy When TravelingStaying healthy is important for all travelers, regardless of whether they have chronic health problems.
Latest:
Global Burden of Multiple Myeloma, Access to Treatments Focus of StudyTreatments for multiple myeloma have improved substantially in the last decade, but the disease is still not curable, and there has been a significant increase in both deaths and incident cases.
Latest:
Avoiding Interactions with Allergy MedicationsAllergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States.
Latest:
In-Hospital COPD Deaths Plummet by 62% Between 2005 and 2014Between 2005 and 2014, there was a dramatic dip in the number of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who died in the hospital, according to new data presented at the 2017 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Latest:
National HIV/AIDS Strategy Goals Could Save 200k LivesA study recently published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases indicated that an estimated 200,000 lives could be saved over the next 2 decades if the National HIV/AIDS Strategy targets are achieved.
Latest:
Cancer-Related Deaths High in Rural AmericaWhile cancer rates are generally decreasing in the United States, the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report suggests that Americans living in rural areas may be at a higher risk of cancer.
Latest:
Increased PrEP Uptake Could Lead to Significant Drop in New HIV CasesUptake in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) could significantly affect the rate of new HIV diagnoses, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes.
Latest:
Fish Consumption May Help Lower Multiple Sclerosis RiskMany studies suggest that certain dietary interventions may reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) or improve symptoms. The Mediterranean diet, in particular, has garnered significant attention for MS.
Latest:
FDA Updates HIV Drug Label to Include Dosing for Pregnant PatientsThe FDA has updated the labeling for rilipivirine (Edurant) for the treatment of HIV-positive pregnant patients who were on stable treatment prior to conception and who are virologically suppressed.
Latest:
CNS Stimulants: Few Interactions, Significant RepercussionsAs with any pharmacologic class, central nervous system stimulants carry the risk of potential drug interactions that can be pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic.
Latest:
Monitoring Blood Glucose During Illness: Addressing the ComplicationsAs the population with diabetes increases, providers will continue to face challenges on how to manage these patients in primary and acute care settings.
Latest:
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Is a Quality-of-Life IssueClinicians can help affected women determine the cause and severity, which are key to implementing a treatment plan.
Latest:
Case Studies: InfluenzaAn estimated 9.2 million to 35.6 million Americans are infected with influenza annually.
Latest:
PPIs and Antacids: How to Avoid InteractionsThe introduction of proton pump inhibitors in the late 1980s dramatically changed the treatment and outcome of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Latest:
Counseling Traveling Patients About Diabetes ManagementTravel advice for patients is important to alleviate stress, improve wellbeing, and increase confidence in planning for future trips.ÂÂ
Latest:
New Study Shows that E-Cigarette Use Is an Independent Risk Factor for Respiratory DiseaseAs vaping continues to grow in popularity, it becomes increasingly critical to correct misconceptions about its safety and long-term effects.
Latest:
Vaccination Updates for the 2021-2022 Flu SeasonBoth strains of Influenza A will be different from those included the northern hemisphere's last season.
Latest:
Impetigo Management in the Retail ClinicImpetigo is a bacterial infection presenting with superficial skin involvement most commonly on the face, although it may also present on other sites, such as arms and legs.
Latest:
Hyperlipidemia Management in the Retail ClinicHigh cholesterol is significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, along with high blood pressure and smoking.
Latest:
Peptic Ulcer Management in the Retail ClinicThe most common form of peptic ulcer is the duodenal ulcer, which typically occurs in the proximal segment.
Latest:
Evaluating Allergic Rhinitis in the Convenient Health Care Clinic: Treatment Strategies for Clinicians and PharmacistsThis continuing education activity is supported by an educational grant from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division.
