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Why Are Children More Prone to Fatal Influenza?Influenza A virus is a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality in children, even more so than in adults.
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Retail Clinics Poised to Play Greater Role in Hep C ManagementWith projections of physician shortages ranging from 46,000 to 90,000 in the next decade, patients with hepatitis C virus could be left with gaps in their care.
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Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations Updated By USPSTFThe latest recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force said cervical cancer screening depends on a woman’s age and other factors.
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How to Safely Prescribe Upper Respiratory Symptom Relief for Hypertensive PatientsThe provider treating a patient with both upper respiratory infection symptoms and hypertension must consider the side effects and potential drug interactions of the variety of symptomatic treatments available.
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Patient Engagement Solutions for Medication Nonadherence in Older AdultsPatient nonadherence to prescribed medications is associated with poor therapeutic outcomes, progression of disease, increased healthcare utilization, and an estimated burden of billions per year in avoidable direct healthcare costs.
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What Retail Clinicians Should Know About MeaslesAlthough measles was once endemic, most health care workers today have not seen a case of this highly contagious infection in their practicing years.
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Assessment and Treatment of Acne in the Retail Clinic SettingAcne is a common, chronic skin disorder involving inflammation and/or blockage of the sebaceous follicles.
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Pneumococcal Vaccination: Vaccinating Adults in Pharmacy and Retail Health ClinicsPneumonia is a serious public-health issue both in the United States and globally.
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Smoking or Vaping Increases COVID-19 RisksThese poor health choices can lead to disease progression, even among younger people, for those who have the coronavirus.
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They Are What They Eat: Children and DrugsHealth care providers should be aware of drug–food interactions that affect medication effectiveness.
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In-Hospital Mortality, Higher Costs Linked to Clostridium difficile with Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's DiseaseThe co-occurrence of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and greater health care costs and resource utilization, according to a recent study.
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Treatment Recommendations for Influenza After 48 Hours of Symptom OnsetThe Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that all patients aged 6 months and older be vaccinated against influenza, unless contraindicated.
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Avoiding Interactions with Acne MedicationsAcne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually.
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How Can AOM Be Treated?Choosing the appropriate therapy for Acute Otitis Media can contribute to Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
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What Is the Best Outpatient Treatment for CAP in Adults?ATS and IDSA update clinical practice guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia.
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There Is No Sugar-Coating Gestational DiabetesGestational diabetes (GD) is defined as diabetes that is diagnosed during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
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CDC: Illnesses from Flea, Mosquito, and Tick Bites Surge in the USIllnesses from flea, mosquito, and tick bites tripled in the United States, with more than 640,000 cases reported from 2004 through 2016, according to the CDC.
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Antibiotics for Acute URTIsFor many, upper respiratory tract infections register as a small blip on the radar, serving as a nuisance that is counted down on a 7- to 14-day recovery clock.
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Implementing Webinar Training to Improve Appropriate Antibiotic PrescribingAcute bronchitis is one of the most common diagnoses in ambulatory care.
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Video Game Shows Promise as Treatment for ADHD, AutismA pilot study has found that a video game designed to treat autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring attention/deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is acceptable to kids and parents, and feasible.
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The Next Pandemic: Ready or Not?As we emerge from peak flu season, this year’s challenges highlight the importance of vaccination and pharmacists’ contribution to it.
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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention & Management in Retail HealthRecent statistics reveal that 85.6 million Americans live with cardiovascular disease or residual deficits from stroke.
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Patients With HIV at Higher Risk for Developing DepressionPatients with HIV have a high likelihood of developing depression related to their diagnosis, according to a recent study, and many of these individuals do not seek medical care.
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Price of Insulin Doubles in Recent YearsPatients who have type 1 diabetes spent a lot more to treat themselves in 2016 than in 2012.
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ACIP Recommends Revisions to 2018 Immunization SchedulesIn 2 unanimous votes, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) agreed to recommended revisions in the 2018 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules.
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Systemic Antifungals and Common InteractionsDermatophytes are a common cause of fungal infections, and clinicians typically treat these infections with topical antifungal creams, lotions, ointments, and powders.
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The Influenza Vaccine in the Aging PopulationInfluenza infection in the very young, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals may last longer.
