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Screening for tuberculosis: Updated recommendations
Each of the available testing methods has advantages and disadvantages. An individual’s age, level of risk, and other personal factors help...
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Latest recommendations for the 2017-2018 flu season
This season’s vaccine has a new H1N1 component and any vaccine, except the live attenuated virus formulation, is suitable for pregnant women.
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Measles: Why it’s still a threat
A recent outbreak in Minnesota underscores the need to maintain vigilance and adhere to best practices in immunization and containment of known...
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USPSTF recommendations: A 2017 roundup
Colorectal cancer screening and primary CVD prevention have general and selectively applied updates. This review also covers medical services to...
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ACIP vaccine update, 2017
HIV infection is now an indication for meningococcus vaccination and HPV vaccine dosing is simpler for patients <15 years.
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CPSTF: A lesser known, but valuable, resource for FPs
The Community Preventive Services Task Force provides evidence-based practice interventions and related practical tools to assist in achieving...
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Opioids for chronic pain: The CDC’s 12 recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued 12 recommendations to help clinicians prescribe an optimal and safe course of treatment...
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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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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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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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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...