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The Lupus Initiative is a national education program designed to reduce health disparities experienced by patients with lupus. The Lupus Initiative has developed a free resource toolkit for practitioners of medicine – CME activities, case studies, a curriculum on lupus and health disparities, communication tools and more – to assist and support in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients disproportionately affected by lupus based on race, ethnicity, and gender. Learn more about the resource toolkit and how to request a free copy.…
January 29, 2013
The Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued the 2013 adult immunization schedule, posted online this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine.…
January 28, 2013
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January 15, 2013
It’s a disturbing reality: Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. In order to bring attention to that important health issue, the American Heart Association (AHA) asks that you wear a red article of clothing on Friday, Feb. 1.
In addition, the AHA is encouraging health groups and organizations to participate in the “America Goes Red Challenge” between now and Feb.…
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January 9, 2013
Even when generic drugs are available, approximately 4 of 10 physicians in practice more than 30 years “sometimes or often” give in to patients’ demands for brand-name drugs. This is compared with 31% of physicians in practice for 10 years or less.…
