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Childhood Obesity Linked to Hypertension Development
Obese children and adolescents may be more likely to see dangerously high blood pressure.
Pregnant Diabetics May Have Trouble Breastfeeding
New mothers with diabetes who experience difficulty with lactation may have maternal glucose intolerance.
Parents Undervalue Flu Vaccine
Nearly 20,000 children aged 5 years or younger are hospitalized for influenza-related complications each year, yet many parents remain uncertain of the flu vaccine’s importance or safety.
Asthma May Raise Aortic Rupture Risk
Retail clinicians should inform patients with active asthma that they may be at greater risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
5 Acute Cough Types and How to Treat Them Appropriately
Patients presenting to a retail clinic with acute cough could have one of several conditions.
PPI Risks Retail Clinicians Should Consider
Retail clinicians looking to prescribe PPIs should make sure to weigh their benefits against potential risks.
5 Things About the DASH Diet Retail Clinicians Should Know
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants working in retail clinics may want to encourage their patients to stick to the DASH diet to lose weight, lower cholesterol, and manage or prevent diabetes.
School Calendar Accurately Predicts Child Asthma Flare-Ups
Retail clinicians should use a school calendar to help pinpoint when children with asthma may present with worse symptoms.
Expanded Vaccine Use May Reap Economic Benefits
Expanding the use of vaccines could provide significant economic benefits that far outweigh the costs of immunization.
Why Retail Clinicians Should Watch for Prediabetes in Women
Retail clinicians can help alert women of child-bearing age that if they are obese and diabetic prior to getting pregnant, they are more likely to have a baby with autism.
Patients Say Nurse Practitioners Play Key Role in Acute Care
Patients and families believe that acute care improves when nurse practitioners are involved in providing it.
Preventing Flu Spread During Super Bowl Parties
Those planning to watch the Super Bowl with fellow football fans should be aware of the increased risk for catching or transmitting the flu during these parties.
Should Retail Clinics Screen Children for High Cholesterol?
Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Preventive Services Task Force do not give retail clinicians clear direction on whether they should screen children for high cholesterol.
How Clinicians Can Help Children with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome may be far more prevalent among teenagers than previously thought.
6 Snow Shoveling Precautions for Patients with Chronic Conditions
In the wake of Winter Storm Jonas, retail clinicians should highlight some of the dangers associated with snow shoveling for their patients with heart disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Common Yeast Infection Med May Increase Pregnancy Complication Risk
Retail clinicians should be watchful when prescribing oral medications for pregnant women with yeast infections.
Antibiotic Prescribing Recommendations for Retail Clinicians
Acute upper respiratory tract infections are among the most common complaints from patients seeking care at retail clinics, but clinicians should exercise caution in prescribing antibiotics to treat these illnesses.
Nearly Half of Patients Nonadherent to High Cholesterol Treatment
Retail clinicians have their work cut out for them on improving medication adherence among patients with high cholesterol.
Mono Counseling Points for Parents
Symptoms of infectious mononucleosis are normally mild, so the condition often goes unrecognized.
How Retail Clinicians Can Help Prevent Postsurgical Complications
Although postsurgical complications are often a major concern for patients planning to undergo a procedure, retail clinicians are ideally placed to provide counseling on ways to prevent them.
Diabetics Risk Early Disability Development
One way retail clinicians can encourage patients to make lifestyle changes is to share some of the risks associated with diabetes, including that the condition is linked with early development of disabilities.
PPI Interactions Contemporary Clinicians Should Know
It 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.
5 Potential Broken Finger Complications
When treating a broken finger, retail clinicians should make patients aware of potential complications.
5 Things Clinicians Should Know About Food Allergies
Food allergies are a major concern for parents with young children, and many are taking their kids to local retail clinics for guidance on how to treat or even prevent these allergies.
How Retail Clinicians Can Help Reduce Hypertension-Related Hospital Admissions
Rising hypertension-related hospital admissions provide an opportunity for retail clinicians to focus on treating and monitoring patients with high blood pressure.
Depression-Driven Overeating Is Potentially Treatable
Many patients with depression overeat on a regular basis as a result of their condition.
1 in 5 Children Needs Better Cholesterol Management
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants in retail clinics have their work cut out for them, as one-fifth of children and adolescents need better control over their cholesterol.
5 Lifestyle Changes to Lessen Holiday Heartburn
Retail clinicians are well situated to offer tips to reduce acid reflux symptoms during the holidays.
How Retail Clinicians Can Help Smokers Quit
Many smokers may be resolving to turn over a new leaf in 2016 by kicking the habit for good.
6 Chronic Burn Facts Retail Clinicians Should Know
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are prime health care providers for chronic burn management.