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Prospects and challenges for the upcoming influenza season
New vaccine and antiviral products are available, and additional vaccine contraindications are identified. The concurrence of influenza and SARS-...
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Study offers reassurance to postmenopausal women taking hormone therapy
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt summarizes findings from a long-term follow-up study of Women’s Health Initiative participants that offers...
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Coronavirus vaccine: The contenders, the potential controversy
With COVID-19 cases in the United States exceeding 5 million, much hope is being placed on the development of a vaccine. Dr. Campos-Outcalt...
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Tackling unhealthy substance use using USPSTF guidance and a 1-question tool
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt outlines the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations on primary and secondary prevention...
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Taking steps to slow the upswing in oral and pharyngeal cancers
The CDC estimates that 70% of these cancers are caused by HPV. And yet, in 2018, only about two-thirds of adolescents had received 1 or more doses...
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Medication use & COVID-19: Unwarranted concerns, evidence-based approaches
The rapid global spread of COVID-19 has led to a scramble to identify appropriate treatments and preventive measures. In this month’s audiocast,...
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3 new latent TB preventive regimens dramatically cut Tx time
The challenge in convincing patients with latent tuberculosis (TB) to complete a treatment regimen has always been the lengthy (6-9 month)...
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USPSTF round-up
The Task Force now recommends that physicians take steps to prevent perinatal depression and has modified its recommendation on lead screening.
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USPSTF makes significant change to Hep C screening recommendation
Routine screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection isn’t just for baby boomers anymore, according to the US Preventive Services Task Force....
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Screen asymptomatic older adults for cognitive impairment? Not so fast
The US Preventive Services Task Force recently said there is “insufficient evidence” to recommend for or against screening asymptomatic older...
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ACIP vaccination update
Revisions for HepA concern homelessness, HIV, and vaccine catch-up. MenB booster is advised for those still at increased risk 1 year after...
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Coronavirus outbreak: Time to prepare
The news surrounding the spread of the coronavirus has taken on a tabloid-like quality, with headline after headline striking an increasingly...
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Coronavirus outbreak: Putting it into perspective
Despite what recent headlines might suggest, you are much more likely to treat patients with the flu than the novel coronavirus. In this audiocast...
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A quick guide to PrEP: Steps to take & insurance coverage changes to watch for
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt provides a practical framework for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis efforts, including tests you’ll need to order,...
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What do the new AGA guidelines recommend for opioid-induced constipation?
New guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommend that patients try traditional laxatives first to combat opioid-...