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A new, fully online psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certificate program has been launched by the Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing, which is accepting applications for summer 2021.

The collaboration begins today, which is also World Cancer Day, and the organizations will be working together to develop and share resources and educational information for the medically integrated oncology pharmacy team.

Study shows the greatest hesitancy in seeking emergency medical services among families living in under-resourced communities, which highlight health inequities that already exist during the pandemic.

Contemporary Clinic ® interviewed Bethany Hall, the owner of Healing Connection, on how understanding Complex Developmental Trauma (CDT) can be an important component of approaching care for pediatric populations affected by CDT.

A recent survey found the majority of patients with rosacea have never heard of antibiotic resistance, despite that many of the most commonly prescribed treatments for rosacea are oral or topical antibiotics.

The letter said states where community pharmacists have taken a larger leadership role have seen a much faster distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable populations.

New survey findings demonstrate that professional use of online resources and social media will be essential in future efforts to take on additional tasks and improve patient care.

Contemporary Clinic spoke with pediatric nurse practitioner Dr. Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, from NAPNAP about COVID-19 vaccines, specifically when/if children under 16 may get the vaccine.

Contemporary Clinic ® interviewed Lea Davis, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, on what functional seizures are and why better understanding them can help to address medical stigma for patients who experience them.

Contemporary Clinic ® interviewed Carrie Cuttler, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University, on a recent study she co-authored on the use of cannabis in treating symptoms of OCD.

Environmental and genetic factors, as well as factors such as physical and mental health, can weaken the body’s immune system and slow the response to the COVID-19 vaccine.

There are several ways to reduce risks when cleaning, including using soap and water rather than a disinfectant.

Contemporary Clinic ® interviewed Carrie Cuttler, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University, on a recent study she co-authored on the use of cannabis in treating symptoms of OCD.

Families and pediatric health care providers play a vital role in efforts to prevent the onset of substance use. Recognizing and addressing risk factors for substance use and enhancing protective factors are the hallmarks of effective prevention.

During the first 2 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans reduced their in-person preventive and elective health care visits and increased telemedicine appointments.

Anthracyclines and trastuzumab are used in many women with breast cancer, although increased risk of toxicity has limited use of these drugs and damage can be severe enough to lead to heart failure.

Intervention with shared decision-making in asthma treatment could serve as a template for other patient populations with similar challenges.

Contemporary Clinic spoke with Thomas So, manager of the Meducation Group at First Databank, about insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic, also known as "coronasomnia."

The study describes pharmacy deserts in terms of social determinants of health, such as owning a vehicle, crime rates, and poverty, to determine which communities have the greatest need for pharmacy access

Researchers found that women who were diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer had an increased risk of injuries during diagnostic workups.

In response to the crisis, Medicare relaxed its rules and regulations surrounding telehealth services in order broaden access, allowing residences to receive care without having to risk travel to a health care facility.

The US and the world must appreciate the role of the pharmaceutical industry—the investigators, health care workers, and business leaders—who are rescuing the world from COVID-19.

According to the survey results, 56% of Americans say they do not plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine once available.

This drug product is a new generic equivalent to Eli Lilly’s Cialis Tablets, indicated for erectile dysfunction and the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

This new COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA-1273) candidate was deemed highly effective by an FDA advisory committee.

Since the survey on nicotine and marijuana vaping began 4 years ago, use of these substances among teens have increased to markedly high levels.

Health care providers play a vitally important role in identifying risk factors for substance use and helping families address them.

A flu vaccine is especially important this year, as it can prevent a “twindemic” with COVID-19.

Contemporary Clinic spoke with Dana DeShon, special interest group leader at NAPNAP, about National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is observed from December 6-12.

Adults with type 2 diabetes have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with the general population, even when risk factors associated with CVD are optimally controlled.