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Blindness Prevalence Projected to Double in Coming Decades
The number of patients with blindness or visual impairment is expected to double over the next 35 years.
3 Lesser-Known Benefits of Exercise
Exercise is known to help patients lose weight and manage cholesterol, but many patients may be unaware of the other benefits of being physically active.
Should Asymptomatic Patients Be Screened for Celiac?
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants working in retail clinics may not need to recommend celiac disease screening for patients lacking symptoms, including those at increased risk.
7 Significant Facts About Sunburn and Sunscreen
With summer approaching, patients could probably use a refresher on the basics of sun protection.
Potential Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
Although no malaria vaccine is currently available, an experimental one has potential to protect patients against the deadly infection.
Sleep Apnea Could Be Linked to Diabetes Complications
The impact of obstructive sleep apnea on diabetes was unknown, until now.
10% of Kids Play Sports a Day After Concussion
Retail clinicians should know that concussion symptoms and consequences aren’t one-size-fits-all.
How Clinicians Can Help College-Bound Teens with Allergies
College-bound teens with allergies should take steps to ensure that they’re able to manage their condition after they move away from home.
Nurse Practitioners' Hep C Treatment Equally Effective as Specialist Care
Given the limited access to hepatitis C virus (HCV) specialists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants should begin to manage HCV in the community setting.
Should E-Cigarettes Be Heavily Regulated?
There seems to be little consensus among researchers about the health risks associated with e-cigarettes, but new research suggests that heavily regulating them may do more harm than good.
3 Hep C Treatment Guideline Updates Retail Clinicians Should Know
The World Health Organization created its first hepatitis C treatment guidelines back in 2014, but it just released some updates that promote the use of newer and more effective medicines.
New Gardasil Vaccine Reduces HPV-Related Cancer Incidence
The new 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may be able to reduce a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer.
Maternal Obesity May Spur Fetal Overgrowth
The effects of maternal obesity and gestational diabetes on babies can be observed earlier than previously thought.
Lack of Sleep Linked to Recurring Colds, Infections
Patients visiting retail clinics for recurring colds may not be getting enough sleep.
Cigarette Smoke Weakens COPD Medications
Retail clinicians have yet another reason to encourage their patients to quit smoking.
Waist Shape May Predict Heart Disease
Pears are better than apples, at least in terms of waistlines.
Ear Infections in Babies Dramatically Decreasing
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.
4 Heart Disease Risk Factors Clinicians Can Tackle
Cardiovascular disease continues to pose a serious health problem in the United States, but retail clinicians may be well placed to help patients reduce their risk for it.
Exercise May Help Reduce Death Risk After COPD Hospitalization
Exercising even a little bit can help COPD patients reduce their risk of death.
3 Tips for Treating Seasonal Allergies
Now that spring is here, retail clinicians should be prepared to help patients develop plans to manage their seasonal allergies.
Top 10 US Cities with Biggest Obesity Problems
Is obesity a big issue in your area?
Prescribing Antibiotics to Infants Increases Childhood Obesity Risk
Clinicians should be diligent when prescribing antibiotics to young children, as the use of antibiotics before age 2 has been linked to an increased risk of early childhood obesity.
Obesity Considered a Risk Factor for CVST in Women Taking Birth Control
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants should inform obese or overweight women taking oral contraceptives that they face an increased risk for cerebral venous thrombosis.
Super Lice: What Retail Clinicians Need to Know
Retail clinicians should be prepared to field questions about strains of so-called “super lice†that have spread throughout 25 US states thus far.
How Retail Clinicians Can Ensure HPV Vaccine Series Completion
The 3-dose human papillomavirus vaccine series is recommended for all children aged 11 years and older, but miscommunication between health care providers and patients is preventing series completion for many.
Popular Blood Pressure App Unreliable for Hypertension Readings
When it comes to accurately checking a patient’s blood pressure, retail clinicians are a safer bet than a mobile app.
6 Diabetes Recommendations Retail Clinicians Should Know
Retail clinicians should recognize their role in promoting high-quality care for patients with diabetes.
Peanut Butter Consumption Could Prevent Childhood Obesity
Consuming a moderate amount of peanuts or peanut butter could prevent childhood obesity.
NPs, PAs Beat Physicians at Preventing ER Visits Among COPD Patients
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are less likely to visit the emergency room when they receive care from a nurse practitioner or physician assistant than a physician.
How Clinicians Can Help Prevent Drug Resistance
Although many retail clinicians treat their patients’ infections by prescribing them the highest tolerable dose of antibiotics, this may not be the best practice for preventing the evolution of drug-resistant diseases.