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Although postsurgical complications are often a major concern for patients planning to undergo a procedure, retail clinicians are ideally placed to provide counseling on ways to prevent them.

One way retail clinicians can encourage patients to make lifestyle changes is to share some of the risks associated with diabetes, including that the condition is linked with early development of disabilities.

It is pivotal for the contemporary clinician to understand the drug–drug interactions of medications used for the most common conditions seen in primary care settings.

When treating a broken finger, retail clinicians should make patients aware of potential complications.

Food allergies are a major concern for parents with young children, and many are taking their kids to local retail clinics for guidance on how to treat or even prevent these allergies.

Rising hypertension-related hospital admissions provide an opportunity for retail clinicians to focus on treating and monitoring patients with high blood pressure.

Many patients with depression overeat on a regular basis as a result of their condition.

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants in retail clinics have their work cut out for them, as one-fifth of children and adolescents need better control over their cholesterol.

Retail clinicians are well situated to offer tips to reduce acid reflux symptoms during the holidays.

Many smokers may be resolving to turn over a new leaf in 2016 by kicking the habit for good.

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are prime health care providers for chronic burn management.

Retail clinicians can help patients protect themselves from pink eye and provide recommendations to manage conjunctivitis if acquired.

Parents can empower their teens to improve their health by allowing them to take the lead in asking and answering questions during regular check-ups.

Some medications need a little help to be effective.

Patients with high systolic blood pressure may be at risk for different diseases than those with high diastolic blood pressure.

Because of the wide accessibility of retail clinics, nurse practitioners and physician assistants may be the first health care professionals patients turn to for acute burn treatment.

Children with allergic disorders may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even at an early age.

Data from the CDC reveal that new cases of diagnosed diabetes among adults are dropping.

Even parents with strong relationships with pediatricians prefer to bring their children to retail clinics for certain conditions.

As Americans finish their Thanksgiving leftovers and turn their thoughts to the holiday season, many have resolved to shed a few pounds after New Year's Day.

As retail clinics continue to grow in popularity, patients will be increasingly turning toward retail-based nurse practitioners and physicians assistants for help in lowering high cholesterol.

While the prevalence of hypertension has remained relatively stable over the years, hypertensive patients have been gaining better control over their blood pressure.

If a child is experiencing repeated nosebleeds, chances are that his or her parents will eventually visit a retail clinic to seek relief.

Two recently-created algorithms could provide retail clinicians with a new tool to evaluate a patient's risk of developing complications from diabetes.

With as many as 1 in 12 US residents having asthma, retail clinicians are primed to help this patient population manage their chronic condition.

Urinary tract infection is a common reason women seek acute care in retail clinics, but sex is not always the cause.

Despite parents' growing understanding of the importance of childhood vaccines, a number of first-time expectant mothers do not plan to adhere to the recommended immunization schedule for their children.

Many Americans fail to receive recommended vaccines for infectious disease such as measles and hepatitis A before traveling abroad.

Decision aids allow patients to take a proactive approach to their own care.

The CDC offers some advice on how to quickly and accurately distinguish strep throat from a sore throat.