Stay Healthy While Traveling: Travel Health Counseling Tips Every Nurse Practitioner Should Know

Have you ever felt dread when looking at the “pre-travel” appointment on your clinic schedule or getting the inbox message from a patient asking for guidance on traveling to a foreign country? You’re not alone! While you may feel comfortable talking about avoiding travelers’ diarrhea, many clinicians may feel uneasy with counseling patients on required vaccines or knowing which tropical diseases are endemic to specific locations....

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Introducing This is Menopause: A Free Audio Course

In my primary care practice, I see a lot of women in perimenopause and menopause. But since my training was during an era when the WHI had raised alarms about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), I've had to get up to speed. Fortunately, the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) updated their hormone therapy position statement in 2022,  and we now know the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy outweigh the risks for many people.

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Early MMR Vaccination: Protecting Infants During the Measles Outbreaks

Measles was declaredeliminated in the United States in 2000. Yet, in 2025, it’s back with force. At the time of this writing, theCDC reports outbreaks in 31 states, with 1,001 confirmed cases and two pediatric deaths—96% of those infected being either unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status against measles. One-third of U.S. cases this year have occurred in children under age five, including infants under 12 months. 

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Work-Life Balance for Nurse Practitioners: Making the Most of Summer Without Burning Out

While clinic schedules and waiting rooms ebb and flow with seasonal illnesses, the demands on clinician time remain constant.

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Taming Triggers to Control Asthma

Medications are a vital part of asthma management—but they’re not the only tool in your kit. Helping patients gain control of their asthma also means teaching them how to recognize and avoid the triggers that lead to flares.

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MMR Vaccines in the Time of Measles Outbreak

It is tragic that in 2025, measles—a fully preventable disease—has caused two deaths (at the time of writing) and sickened hundreds across the United States. With outbreaks making headlines, patients are flooding our inboxes and exam rooms with urgent questions:

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Colorectal Cancer Screening: Practical Tips for Clinicians

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. While most cases are diagnosed in individuals over 65, rates are rising in adults under 50, making early screening more critical than ever. Screening reduces CRC mortality by catching cancer in its early, treatable stages, yet many patients remain hesitant or unsure of their options.

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Using the AHA's PREVENT Tool to Assess Cardiovascular Risk

The red and pink hearts decorating our homes and stores in February remind us not only of Valentine’s Day but also of Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death nationally. To lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association recommends screenings for risk factors. In 2023, they announced theirnew PREVENT tooldesigned to calculate the risk of heart disease.

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Chief Complaint: Differential Diagnosis of Red Eye: When to Refer and When to Manage

The “red eye” is a common presenting symptom in primary care, spanning a spectrum of conditions from benign to sight-threatening emergencies. Knowing how to differentiate these conditions quickly is key to providing safe, effective care. 

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New Year, New Look—But the Same Hippo You Know and Love

At Hippo Education, our mission has always been simple: 

Empower the people of medicine to learn, grow, and thrive through education and community.

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Winter Skin Care for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: Key Tips for Clinicians

While winter brings snow, festive holidays, and cozy sweaters, it can also bring dry skin. For patients with atopic dermatitis, or eczema, winter often worsens eczema symptoms due to cold air, indoor heating, and increased exposure to triggers such as stress. To help your patients manage their atopic dermatitis, focus on these three key strategies:

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Chief Complaint: Acute Dyspnea: A Framework for Differential Diagnosis

Acute dyspnea, or shortness of breath, is a common symptom ranging from non-emergent to emergent. Even seemingly benign cases can quickly decompensate, making a systematic approach crucial in time-sensitive settings. When facing a patient experiencing acute dyspnea, just remember to "inhale and follow the oxygen."

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