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PrEPared for Prevention: A CME Odyssey in Community-based PrEP Care

Integration of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) into health care practices represents a pivotal advancement in HIV prevention. Despite its proven efficacy, a significant practice gap exists among community-based health care professionals (HCPs) serving populations with elevated rates of HIV. Increasing …

Insights into the Impact, Therapeutic Strategies, and Emerging Options in Uncomplicated UTI

Uncomplicated UTIs (uUTIs) are the most common indication for antibiotic prescriptions in the outpatient setting, with a lifetime incidence of 50%-60% in adult women and 20% in adult men.  uUTIs, despite their commonality, cause significant physical and psychological distress, especially …

Take Action: Optimizing Equity in Mental Health Care

Disparities in mental health diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes significantly affect racial, ethnic, and LGBTQIA+ groups. These populations face barriers such as lower diagnosis rates, inadequate treatment, and poorer outcomes compared to their White, non-LGBTQIA+ counterparts. For instance, Latine patients use …

From Insight to Action: Weaving Trauma-Informed Care Principles into Practice

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, understanding and implementing trauma-informed care practices are crucial for improving patient outcomes. Trauma-informed care focuses on creating safe and supportive environments for individuals affected by trauma. Gender-informed care ensures practice of trauma-informed care through …

Take Action: Optimizing Equity in Cardiology Care

Disparities in the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of cardiovascular disorders, including hypertension, disproportionately affect underserved racial and ethnic populations as well as the LGBTQIA+ community. These groups face significant barriers, such as lower rates of hypertension control, increased cardiovascular mortality, …

Beyond Words: Applying Comprehensive Health Literacy Principles for Better Patient Outcomes in Practice

Low health literacy and limited English proficiency (LEP) significantly impact health care access and outcomes for members of diverse racial and ethnic groups, including Asian and Latine individuals. Addressing these barriers is critical for improving health equity and ensuring effective …

The When and How of Maintenance Therapy in Endometrial Cancer

Recent advances in the treatment of gynecologic cancers are promising, and education is needed to ensure that both oncology and primary care clinicians, including OB/GYNs, have a thorough knowledge of biomarkers, current and emerging therapies, and how the latest clinical …

From First Steps to Full Stride: A Lifelong Journey with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) make up a diverse range of conditions that generally present with epileptic seizures and electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities. DEEs significantly impact children and adults living with the condition, as well as their caregivers. Patients and caregivers …

Guiding Lights: Managing Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathies with a Closer Look at Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) make up a diverse range of conditions that generally present with significant epileptic seizures and electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities. DEEs can significantly impact children and adults living with the condition, as well as caregivers. Patients within …