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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...
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STIs may be overlooked if you fail to ask this question
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes a report that shows why it’s important to ask all patients at high risk for sexually transmitted...
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2019 USPSTF update
The latest recommendations include 2 topics previously unaddressed: perinatal depression prevention and EKG screening for atrial fibrillation.
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Are you offering vaccines to adults for these 5 conditions?
One of the best preventative interventions you can implement in your practice is to ensure that your adult patients are fully vaccinated. In this...
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The 2018 AHA/ACC cholesterol guidelines: What’s changed?
Treating to a target cholesterol level is back for many, and there is a role for medications other than just statins in certain patients...
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Hepatitis vaccination update
Immunization rates for hepatitis B are still suboptimal; a new 2-dose vaccine may help turn that around. HepA vaccine is now preferred as post-...
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Don’t overlook this step in combatting the rise in STIs
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt discusses the recent rise in sexually transmitted infections and how best to screen patients and...