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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-...
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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine update
ACIP no longer recommends routine use of PCV13 in immunocompetent adults ≥ 65 years. Three simple statements summarize guidance on intervals to...
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Could your patient benefit from a breast CA risk-reducing med?
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes a recent recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force that advocates prescribing tamoxifen,...
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Vaping related lung injury: Warning signs, care, & prevention
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes what we know about EVALI—e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury. He describes the...
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Influenza update
Consider starting vaccination in September or later to avoid waning immunity by the end of the flu season.
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USPSTF BRCA testing recs: 2 more groups require attention
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes the 2 groups that have been added to the list of women who should be assessed for their risk of BRCA-...
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ACIP issues 2 new recs on HPV vaccination
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that harmonize catch-up...
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Teens & tobacco use: USPSTF issues draft recs on prevention, cessation
The US Preventive Services Task Force has released a draft recommendation that indicates behavioral interventions can reduce the chances of...
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Facts to help you keep pace with the vaccine conversation
In the United States, we have a robust system to monitor vaccine safety and an efficient system to compensate those who experience adverse...
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Water safety: Drowning isn’t the only concern
Drowning isn’t the only hazard that parents should be mindful of when it comes to time spent around the pool. This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt...