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Substance Use Among Persons With Syphilis During Pregnancy — Arizona and Georgia, 2018–2021 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
A new study highlights the high rate of congenital syphilis and risk factors for infection in newborns.
August 30, 2023
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Alcohol Use, Screening, and Brief Intervention Among Pregnant Persons — 24 U.S. Jurisdictions, 2017 and 2019 CME / CE
How common is counseling by healthcare professionals for pregnant women who consume alcohol?
August 07, 2023
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Fruit, Vegetable, and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Among Young Children, by State -- United States, 2021 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
A high rate of unhealthy dietary habits among young children has been found, especially in the southeast United States.
July 26, 2023
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Health Disparities in Hemodialysis-Associated Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections--United States, 2017-2020 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Although vascular access type was the major risk factor, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors also affected hemodialysis-associated S. aureus bloodstream infection rates and distribution, with Hispanic or Latino ethnicity as an independent risk factor.
May 31, 2023
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Drug Overdose Deaths Climbing Among US Adolescents CME / ABIM MOC / CE
A new study documents a 65% increase in overdose deaths between July 2019 and December 2021.
May 10, 2023
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Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students--United States, 2022 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Reducing youth tobacco use requires surveillance, population-based tobacco control, efforts to address disparities, and FDA regulation.
April 04, 2023
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Vital Signs: Use of Recommended Health Care Measures to Prevent Selected Complications of Sickle Cell Anemia in Children and Adolescents—Selected U.S. States, 2019 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Clinicians should use quality care strategies and partner with sickle cell anemia (SCA) patients, families, and groups to reduce barriers to the prevention of stroke and other complications.
April 04, 2023
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Cholera Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2022 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Clinicians can use updated ACIP guidelines to inform vaccination for persons traveling to areas with active cholera transmission.
April 03, 2023
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Prevalence and Characteristics of Arthritis Among Caregivers — 17 States, 2017 and 2019 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Clinicians can support caregivers with arthritis and their care recipients by promoting arthritis-related health interventions.
April 03, 2023
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CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain — United States, 2022 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
What are the new updates to the guidelines for prescribing opioids for pain in adults?
February 21, 2023
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Malaria Surveillance — United States, 2018 CME / ABIM MOC / CE
US importation of malaria reflects overall trends in global travel to and from areas where malaria is endemic, based on CDC surveillance.
February 17, 2023
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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
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
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
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
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
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
