As the rates of seasonal and routine vaccinations decline, reports of increasing cases of preventable diseases continue to surface. It’s no surprise that vaccines have become a hot topic, discussed widely across political platforms and…
Impact of abortion case on physicians The US Supreme Court is taking on a key abortion case—igniting a potential challenge to Roe v Wade. According to CNN, “Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, which then-Gov. Phil Bryant,…
Many U.S. states are grappling with questions regarding titles, independence, and more—when it comes to nurse practitioners and other non-physician medical professionals. According to the Washington Post, “[A] Florida bill would have prevented non-physicians from…
As another U.S. presidential election looms, healthcare topics are once again front and center in the political debates. From women’s reproductive rights and access to safe abortions to universal health care, gun control, and prescription…
As the number of nurse practitioners (NPs) skyrockets, their impact on healthcare has come into laser focus. The fastest-growing profession in the U.S. is being lauded for facilitating faster access to care, filling in physician…
The medical landscape is evolving, with HCPs stepping into the spotlight as influential voices from the Congress stage to social media. These HCP opinion leaders have become pivotal in driving education, shaping perceptions and influencing…
Over 47 million Americans have a “silent” build-up of amyloid plaques—high levels of amyloid plaques without any memory loss or cognitive impairments. Neurologists call this preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. With new FDA-approved drugs like donanemab and…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends universal screening to ensure every patient is tested for HIV as a part of standard care. According to CDC, people between the ages of 13 and…
The heartbeat of the healthcare industry lies in the insights and experiences of its leaders. The most recent Sermo Barometer study from over 100 US-based healthcare leaders provides a comprehensive look at the pressing issues…
Did you know that people with HIV who take antiretroviral therapy (ART) as prescribed and achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load won’t transmit HIV to their sexual partners? Treatment as prevention (TasP) is the…
When taken as prescribed for HIV, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%. Now, patients have another PrEP option. For those who cannot or may not want to…
Taking a sexual history allows you to provide high-quality patient care by appropriately assessing and screening individuals for a broad range of sexual health concerns. For all adult and adolescent patients, taking a sexual history…