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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...
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Flu activity & measles outbreaks: Where we stand, steps we can take
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread influenza activity in 36 states. In addition, there are active measles...
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“The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans”— a summary with tips
Only about 20% of Americans are sufficiently active, according to “The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans” issued by a Department of...
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A look at new guidelines for HIV treatment and prevention
Start antiretroviral therapy as soon as possible after HIV infection is confirmed. Consider daily PrEP for patients at risk from sexual exposure...
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Aspirin as CVD prevention in seniors? Think twice
Against a backdrop of the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), Dr....
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ECG to screen asymptomatic adults? Not so fast, says USPSTF
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt details 2 US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations regarding the use of electrocardiography...
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Cervical cancer: Who should you screen?
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt details the new cervical cancer screening guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force. He...
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CDC recommendations for the 2018-2019 influenza season
Vaccines will contain a new A (H3N2) component and B antigen. The live attenuated influenza vaccine returns as an option for those 2- to 49-years...
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DTC test for BRCA mutations: What to tell patients who inquire
In this month’s audiocast. Dr. Campos-Outcalt addresses 5 questions that patients may ask about 23andMe, the recently approved direct-to-consumer...
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Pertussis vaccination: We can do better
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt notes that while we are doing a good job ensuring that certain populations are receiving their Dtap...