Most recent by Richard C. Calderone, DO, MPH, FAAP
Doxy-PEP use may significantly reduce the risk for STIs
The rates of chlamydia and syphilis declined dramatically among individuals living with HIV who were prescribed doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis, according to results of a retrospective cohort study.
Intervention reduces alcohol use for high-risk youths with chronic medical conditions
A brief, disease-tailored intervention reduced alcohol use among vulnerable adolescents with chronic medical conditions, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Switching between telehealth, in-person visits the same day adds to PCPs’ EHR workload
Clinic days with both telehealth and in-person visits were tied to increased electronic health record work for primary care providers, a study in JAMA Network Open showed.
SMART initiation low among PCPs, but several interventions could improve adoption
WASHINGTON — Single maintenance and reliever therapy was not commonly initiated by primary care providers, although PCPs supported efforts to improve adoption, a study showed.
Digital self-assessment identifies low-risk patients with penicillin, sulfa allergy
WASHINGTON — A digital self-assessment demonstrated effectiveness at identifying low-risk patients with penicillin or sulfa allergies, results of a study here showed.
USPSTF: Insufficient evidence to screen for speech, language delay in asymptomatic kids
There is not enough evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic young children for speech and language delay and disorders, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ruled in a final recommendation.