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High Rates of Chlamydia Among Young Women Slowly DecreaseAlthough the incidence of Chlamydia trachomatis infections remains high among young women (ages 14-24), new data presented at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2018 STD Conference indicate that prevalence of the sexually-transmitted infection (STI) is decreasing.
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Phase 3 Trial Begins for Combination Influenza and COVID-19 VaccinemRNA-1083 is an investigational combination vaccine designed to prevent influenza and COVID-19.
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The Impact of COVID-19 On Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nursing WorkforcesContemporary Clinic spoke with NAPNAP President Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN and NAPNAP Secretary Jennifer Sonney, PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, about their latest study regarding the pandemic's impact on pediatric-focused nurse practitioner workforce.
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Nothing Fishy About It: Increasing Appropriate Use of Omega-3 Fatty Acid SupplementationThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Nature Made Nutritional Products.
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Optimizing the Management and Treatment of Allergic ConjunctivitisThis Continuing Education Activity is jointly provided by Dannemiller and Pharmacy Times Continuing Education.
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DOT Exam FAQs: What Retail Clinicians Should KnowRetail clinics are the perfect location for conducting Department of Transportation medical examinations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
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Collaborative Obesity Management: Advanced Practice Clinicians Working with PatientsOver the last 2 decades, obesity has reached epidemic proportions.
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Osteoporosis: Not Just For WomenHealth care providers often overlook osteoporosis screening in an important group: men. This tendency may occur because public health officials have placed a heavy emphasis on osteoporosis prevention in women.
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Improving Asthma Management with Tools and DevicesThis Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Philips Respironics, Inc.
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Contemporary Clinic Supports PAsContemporary Clinic Editorial Board member, Alexie Leitner, PA-C, Healthcare Market Leader at Target Clinics explains what it's like to have the best job in America.
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Insulin Drug Interactions: Subtle but DangerousIt is important for practitioners to understand traditional insulin dosing requirements and recognize special situations in which ther- apy modifications should be made.
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Report: Physician Assistant Roles are Growing in Number and ScopeThe National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants' 2017 Statistical Report on Certified PAs shows the impact that PAs are making on patient care.
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FQ Safety Label Updated to Highlight Risk of Blood Glucose Issues, Psychiatric ReactionsThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding health care professionals who prescribe and dispense antibiotics that there are recent safety labeling changes for systemic fluoroquinolones.
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Atypical Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction Associated with Coronary Risk FactorsDespite a remarkable decline in deaths due to cardiovascular disease over several decades, coronary heart disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States.
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COVID-19 Can Increase Risks for Cardiovascular EventsIn the rapidly changing landscape surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that health care providers remain abreast of current recommendations from reliable sources.
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Nutrition Counseling for Patients with Prediabetes or DiabetesMore than 86 million Americans over the age of 20 have prediabetes, 29 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, and another 8.1 million Americans are living with undiagnosed diabetes.
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Recommended Ways to Get Rid of a CoughThe common cold presents with a variety of symptoms, one of which is a nagging cough with which most people are all too familiar.
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Antibiotic and Anticoagulation: Watching Warfarin LevelsRetail health care providers are in an optimal position to monitor for drug interactions between warfarin and antibiotics because 80% to 90% of all antibiotics are prescribed in an outpatient setting.
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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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Stricter NSAID Guidelines: What Retail Clinicians Should KnowClinicians must understand the distinct differences between each NSAID in order to help guide their recommendations for pain relief.
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‘CRAFFT'ing a Method to Identify Adolescent Substance AbuseSubstance abuse in adolescents is an important area of concern in the primary care setting. In this population, substance abuse, has been related to impaired ability for the adolescent brain to develop. This leads to unfavorable impact on memory, intelligence, sensitivity to reward, and ability to regulate emotions.
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Treating Pink Eye in Primary CarePatients routinely come to primary care clinics with a chief complaint of conjunctivitis or “pink eye.†Often, the cause is infectious, but there are multiple noninfectious causes of pink eye to consider as well.
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Travel HealthThe frequency and scale of global travel has led to unprecedented opportunity for rapid spread of emerging and reemerging diseases.
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American Heart Association's Annual Women's Heart Health Initiative Sponsored by Macy's, CVSSince 2004, the American Heart Association (AHA) has been aiming to increase heart health awareness for women around the world, to prevent cardiac events and to promote healthy lifestyle changes.
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Preventive Measures Are Essential to Reducing Flu-Related Complications, DeathsThe 2017-2018 influenza season was one of the most severe in more than a decade, with high levels of hospitalization and mortality.
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Understanding HIV Latency May Lead to Treatment DevelopmentHIV affects more than 1 million Americans, and while scientists have made progress in discovering effective new therapies, there is no known cure.
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High Carbohydrate Diet May Increase Mortality Risk in Certain CancersConsuming simple carbohydrates may increase the risk of recurrence among patients with head and neck cancer.
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Signs and Symptoms of Heatstroke and Heat ExhaustionHeatstroke occurs when your body can no longer cool itself and your body temperature becomes dangerously high.
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Management of Opioid- Induced ConstipationPrescription opioids are potent pain-relieving medications that, when used correctly, can effectively control pain and increase the quality of life for patients with acute or chronic pain.
