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Need-to-know information for the 2016-2017 flu season
ACIP now advises against using the LAIV nasal spray. In addition, 2 new vaccines are available and 2 more may soon be approved.
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Colorectal cancer screening: The USPSTF’s final word
With a focus on screening with any method being better than no screening at all, the USPSTF made some significant changes between its draft and...
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USPSTF update: Screening for abnormal blood glucose, diabetes
Screen all adults, ages 40 to 70 years, who are overweight or obese. Consider screening younger patients who have specific personal or family risk...
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The resurgence of syphilis: New USPSTF screening recommendations
Syphilis is on the rise, particularly among men who have sex with men. But one racial group is also at high risk. Here’s what the new USPSTF...
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8 USPSTF recommendations FPs need to know about
Treat high blood pressure only if measurements taken outside of the office confirm an initial high BP reading • Screen blood-glucose levels in...
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Who benefits most from aspirin to prevent CVD and colorectal cancer?
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, discusses the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)’s latest guideline regarding the use of...
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What every FP needs to know about Zika virus
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, details what is known about Zika virus and what to tell patients—particularly those of...
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Immunization update: This year’s changes
The 9-valent formulation of HPV vaccine is now on the schedule, but don’t delay starting or continuing the vaccine series just because HPV9 is not...
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2 new USPSTF draft recommendations—what you need to know
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, discusses the US Preventive Services Task Force’s 2 new draft recommendations on lipid screening...
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USPSTF urges extra step before treating hypertension
Use ambulatory or at-home blood pressure measuring to confirm high readings found in the office. Vary screening intervals according to patient age...
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New pediatric recommendations: What’s changed
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, discusses the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2016 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric...
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ACIP weighs in on meningococcal B vaccines
Although not recommended for routine vaccination, either of the 2 approved MenB vaccines may be considered by individuals 16 to 23 years of age,...
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4 ways to mitigate vaccine pain (and one practice to avoid)
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, discusses 4 evidence-based interventions you can use to lessen the pain of vaccine administration...
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Colorectal cancer screening: New USPSTF draft recommendations
The draft recommendations on colorectal cancer screening from the US Preventive Services Task Force are out—but how different are they from past...
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Time to revise your aspirin prescribing?
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, discusses the US Preventive Services Task Force's draft recommendations on the use of aspirin to...