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Surveillance for Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis, and Blastomycosis — United States, 2019 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Could improved, expanded surveillance allow a more robust public health response to coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis?
January 19, 2023
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Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza With Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022–23 Influenza Season CME / ABIM MOC / CE
ACIP recommends that adults aged 65 years or older preferentially receive a higher-dose or adjuvanted influenza vaccine.
December 05, 2022
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Factors Associated With Use of HIV Prevention and Health Care Among Transgender Women — Seven Urban Areas, 2019–2020 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Ensuring access to basic needs and gender-affirming health care may improve access to and use of HIV prevention and treatment services by transgender women.
September 26, 2022
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Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias Among Adults Aged ≥45 Years — United States, 2019 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Implementing evidence-based strategies to address modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can help achieve the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease’s goal to reduce risk and promote healthy aging.
September 23, 2022
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Disruptions to School and Home Life Among High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, United States, January–June 2021 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 66% of high school students schoolwork more difficult and 55% experienced emotional abuse at home.
August 16, 2022
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Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality in Women — United States, 1999–2020 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
The annual number of deaths with mesothelioma among women significantly increased from 1999 to 2020, warranting continued efforts to limit exposure to asbestos fibers, including among women.
August 16, 2022
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Vital Signs: Changes in Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates — United States, 2019–2020 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Communities should implement comprehensive violence prevention strategies to address physical, social, and structural conditions contributing to firearm violence and disparities.
August 15, 2022
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Vaccination Coverage With Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2020–21 School Year CME / ABIM MOC / CE
What percentage of children in kindergarten were under-vaccinated in the 2020-21 school year? A new study provides data on the current trends.
July 15, 2022
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Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19–59 Years: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
ACIP now recommends hepatitis B vaccines for all adults aged 19 to 59 years, which could ultimately reduce the number of hepatitis B cases.
July 15, 2022
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Tobacco Product Use and Associated Factors Among Middle and High School Students — National Youth Tobacco Survey, United States, 2021 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
In 2021, ~ 1 in 10 US middle and high school students had used a tobacco product during the preceding 30 days: a major public health issue.
July 12, 2022
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Surveillance for Violent Deaths — National Violent Death Reporting System, 39 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2018 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Mental health problems, intimate partner issues, interpersonal conflicts, and acute life stressors were linked to many types of violent death.
May 16, 2022
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Identifying Higher-Volume Antibiotic Outpatient Prescribers Using Publicly Available Medicare Part D Data — United States, 2019 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
The highest 10% of antibiotic prescribers prescribed 41% of total antibiotic prescriptions for Medicare Part D beneficiaries in 2019.
May 10, 2022
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Mental Health Surveillance Among Children — United States, 2013–2019 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Mental disorders among US youths are still a huge public health concern (eg, ADHD and anxiety each affected > 9% of youths in 2013-2019).
May 04, 2022
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Trends in Breast Cancer Incidence, by Race, Ethnicity, and Age Among Women Aged ≥ 20 Years — United States, 1999–2018 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
US breast cancer incidence fell 2.1%/y during 1999-2004 and rose 0.3%/y during 2004-2018, particularly in women aged 20 to 39 years who may benefit from discussing ways to reduce risk.
April 22, 2022
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Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years — United States, 2015–2019 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Regional variation in US prevalence of suicidal thoughts/plans/attempts in adults highlights the need for ongoing surveillance to collect locally relevant data to inform prevention and intervention strategies.
April 12, 2022
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Vital Signs: HIV Infection, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men — United States, 2010–2019 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Ending the US HIV epidemic will require helping MSM -- particularly Black, Hispanic/Latino, and younger MSM -- access and use HIV services.
April 04, 2022
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Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 4 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2018 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Children born in 2014 were IDed much younger with ASD (by age 48 months) than those born in 2010, implying increased early identification.
March 31, 2022
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HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Referral to Providers Among Hispanic/Latino Persons — United States, 2019 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Among Hispanics tested for HIV at CDC-funded sites, PrEP awareness was 27%, and 22% of those eligible received PrEP referrals.
February 08, 2022
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Prevalence of Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitation — United States, 2016–2018 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
National prevalence of arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitations continue to increase, particularly among adults with worse physical and mental health and more social disadvantage.
February 04, 2022
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Walking and Other Common Physical Activities Among Adults With Arthritis — United States, 2019
Clinicians should help inactive adults with arthritis become active, encourage physical activity, and refer them to evidence-based physical activity programs to improve their health and quality of life.
December 22, 2021
