Digital assessment of the pelvic floor muscles: A neglected technique
By Helen A. Carcio, MS, MEd, ANP-BC Clinical evaluation of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) should be an integral part…
Assessment & Management
Identification and treatment of non-genital STIs
In this article, the author discusses the presentation and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections at non-genital sites (eyes, mouth/throat, and…
Mycoplasma genitalium-related infection: An STI not quite ready for prime time
Mycoplasma genitalium has been designated by the CDC as an emerging concern among sexually transmitted pathogenic bacteria. Although M. genitalium-related…
Statin treatment considerations for cardiovascular disease prevention
Current evidence-based guidelines support the use of statin drugs for primary prevention of cardiovascular (CV) events based on individual CV…
New guidelines for the management of school-based asthma
The Community Preventative Services Task Force (CPSTF) recently released new recommendations around the management of school-based asthma. These management strategies…