On November 10, 2025 the FDA announced a change to the labeling for menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). This was big news, and it has major ramifications for our patients.
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Still Talking About the mRNA COVID Vaccine? Us Too—and Here’s Why
We first started talking about the COVID-19 vaccine five years ago. And somehow, here we are—still talking about it. Still answering patient questions, still sorting through the latest data, and still trying to find the right words when the topic comes up in the exam room.
In Their Prime: The Geriatrics Audio Course Every Clinician Needs
The population is aging fast, and clinicians are feeling the impact. By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be over 65, and older adults already represent the highest healthcare utilization of any age group. Yet fewer than 45% of medical schools have a required geriatrics rotation, leaving most of us to piece together our knowledge on the fly.
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Origin Story
The nurse practitioner (NP) profession can trace its roots back to a pediatric clinic in Colorado. In 1965, the first NP program was founded by Dr. Loretta Ford, a public health nurse, and Dr. Henry Silver, a pediatrician. This was in response to an expansion of Medicare and Medicaid that left many at-risk populations without adequate access to primary care,...
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The Complications of Plastic Surgery Tourism: What Clinicians Need to Know
Aesthetic surgery is booming. Data from the last year show a 14% increase in total procedures, driven largely by a 23% rise in nonsurgical interventions and dramatic gains in body contouring. Liposuction procedures increased by 63%, abdominoplasty by 55%, and overall U.S. spending on aesthetics exceeded $11.8 billion, up 2% from the previous year.
What Clinicians Need to Know About Pediatric COVID, Influenza, and RSV Vaccines This Season
November is here, and with it comes the annual parade of sniffles, fevers, and worried parents in our exam rooms. But this year, the viral season feels especially layered. We’re not just worried about bracing for influenza and RSV— we’re also navigating a new chapter in COVID vaccination, including a notable shift in pediatric recommendations from the American Academy of...
Auricular Hematomas in Urgent Care
When I was younger, one of my older relatives gave me some advice: “Check someone’s ears before picking a fight, and if they have cauliflower ear… run away.” I’d learn later that he meant those ears belonged to wrestlers or martial artists—people who’ve taken (and given) a lot of hits. In other words: someone I stood no chance against.
Teaching AI to Think Like a Clinician — Not Just Guess Like a Student
In medicine, reasoning is not just about being right or wrong; it is about how confident you should be given incomplete information. That kind of judgment has always set clinicians apart, and now researchers are testing whether AI in medicine can learn it too.
The Complications of Plastic Surgery Tourism: What Clinicians Need to Know
Aesthetic surgery is booming. Data from the last year show a 14% increase in total procedures, driven largely by a 23% rise in nonsurgical interventions and dramatic gains in body contouring. Liposuction procedures increased by 63%, abdominoplasty by 55%, and overall U.S. spending on aesthetics exceeded $11.8 billion, up 2% from the previous year.
“It Hit Me After the Trip”: Recognizing Chikungunya in Clinical Practice
“It all started a few days after I got back from my trip.”
Sinus Rinses: Relief in a Bottle—If You Do It Right
If you’re a seasoned urgent care clinician, chances are you've had a patient ask about sinus rinses. Maybe they heard about neti pots from a friend, or maybe they’re desperate for relief after yet another round of congestion. As common as these devices are, they’re often misused, sometimes in ways that can cause more harm than good.
Read moreAcetaminophen in Pregnancy & Autism: What Clinicians Should Know When Claims Go Viral
When public figures make bold statements about medication risks in pregnancy, especially involving autism, it can trigger real alarm among patients. Pregnancy is a unique and vulnerable time in a person’s life, filled with concern about keeping the baby safe. And when it comes to interpreting scientific data, whether about medications or any other exposures, the nuances...
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