Practice Alert Podcast
Practice Alert Podcast
Flu activity & measles outbreaks: Where we stand, steps we can take
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread influenza activity in 36 states. In addition, there are active measles...
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Aspirin as CVD prevention in seniors? Think twice
Against a backdrop of the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), Dr....
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ECG to screen asymptomatic adults? Not so fast, says USPSTF
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt details 2 US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations regarding the use of electrocardiography...
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Cervical cancer: Who should you screen?
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt details the new cervical cancer screening guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force. He...
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DTC test for BRCA mutations: What to tell patients who inquire
In this month’s audiocast. Dr. Campos-Outcalt addresses 5 questions that patients may ask about 23andMe, the recently approved direct-to-consumer...
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Pertussis vaccination: We can do better
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt notes that while we are doing a good job ensuring that certain populations are receiving their Dtap...
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Vector-borne diseases: Trends and take-home points
Vector-borne diseases are on the rise, underreported, and can quickly become epidemics. Dr. Doug Campos-Outcalt reviews the trends you need to be...
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USPSTF takes another stab at PSA screening recs
The latest recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force regarding prostate cancer screening have left many health care practitioners...
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USPSTF offers 3 recommendations for preventing falls in older adults
Dr. Doug Campos-Outcalt details the first recommendation that addresses exercise, the second involving a multifactorial approach, and the third—...
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ACP issues 4 statements on T2DM treatment targets
In March 2018, The American College of Physicians issued 4 guidance statements on the use of hemoglobin A1c targets for nonpregnant adults with...