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What's the Take Home?
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What's the Take Home?
A 58-Year-Old Man With Congestive Heart Failure
08/15/2026
Ronald N. Rubin, MD
A 58-year-old man presents with symptoms of congestive heart failure. In the last 2 months, he has developed significant dyspnea on exertion with previously well-tolerated activities, a degree of...
08/15/2026
FDA Approval
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FDA Approval
FDA Approves mFLUSIVA for Influenza Prevention in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older
08/07/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved an mRNA-based influenza vaccine mFLUSIVA for adults aged 50 years and older, with accelerated approval applying to adults aged 65 years and older.
08/07/2026
research summary
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research summary
Retrospective Study Finds Higher CAUTI/UTI and CLABSI Rates in Critical Care During COVID-19 Era
08/05/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
A retrospective surveillance study of critical care units at a tertiary care hospital found high CAUTI/UTI and CLABSI rates, with CLABSI rates increasing 2.64-fold during the COVID-19 era.
08/05/2026

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Pop Quiz
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Pop Quiz
Transgender Patients Face Barriers to HIV Care
06/09/2026
Kate Young
A recent study linked gender-affirming hormone therapy with improved HIV outcomes in transgender populations Do you know what the barriers are to HIV care for transgender individuals? Take the quiz to test...
06/09/2026
Pop Quiz
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Pop Quiz
Global HIV Testing Volume in PEPFAR Programs: A Q4 Comparison
05/04/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
New PEPFAR Q4 data highlight year-over-year changes in HIV testing delivery across global programs. How well do you understand the scale of this shift and what it may signal for HIV detection efforts?
05/04/2026
Pop Quiz
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Pop Quiz
Population-Level Impact of PrEP Coverage on HIV Diagnoses in the United States
11/13/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A recent ecological analysis assessed US state-level data over a decade to determine whether higher pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) coverage correlates with reduced HIV diagnoses. The findings could provide...
11/13/2025
3-in-30
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3-in-30
Fall 2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Quiz for Clinicians: ACIP Updates, Coadministration, and Access
10/29/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Test your knowledge of the latest Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices guidance, vaccine coadministration with influenza and respiratory syncytial virus shots, and state-level access changes. Three...
10/29/2025
3-in-30
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3-in-30
HIV Screening and Risk Profiles
09/23/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Clinical guidelines emphasize both universal and risk-based strategies for HIV screening. Test your understanding of the core concepts in this focused, evidence-based 3-in-30 quiz.
09/23/2025

Clinical Insights

Editorial
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Editorial

Top 5 Topics Submitted to Consultant Reflect Its Multidisciplinary Mission
07/09/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
Author-selected classifications for 2026 submissions highlight the breadth of practical, peer-reviewed, clinical education at Consultant, with dermatological disorders, pediatrics, primary care, cancer, and...
07/09/2026
Multidisciplinary Roundtable
William Schaffner MD
Multidisciplinary Roundtable
ACIP September 2025 Vaccine Updates: What Clinicians Need to Know
11/24/2025
William Schaffner, MD
The Consultant360 Multidisciplinary Roundtable on the September 2025 ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) updates brought together leading vaccine experts—including Drs Bonnie Maldonado, Art...
11/24/2025
Multidisciplinary Roundtable
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Multidisciplinary Roundtable
2025–2026 ACIP Vaccine Recommendations: What to Know Before Respiratory Virus Season
08/27/2025
William Schaffner, MD; Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP; Jennifer Walsh DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE
William Schaffner, MD; Tina Q. Tan, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP; and Jennifer Walsh, DNP, CPNP, CNE, discuss the latest ACIP vaccine guideline updates for 2025–2026, including recommendations on influenza, RSV,...
08/27/2025
Case Report Insights
Matthew Nemoy
Case Report Insights
How to Diagnose and Treat a Rare Disease: A Case of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
07/05/2025
Matthew Nemoy, DO
In this Consultant Case Report Insights, Matthew Nemoy, DO, discusses his team’s study, “Supraclavicular Lymphadenopathy as the Presenting Feature of Disseminated Mycobacterium Tuberculosis,” including the...
07/05/2025
Case Report Insights
Cooper
Case Report Insights
A Case of Bacteremia and Sepsis in a Pediatric Patient
03/24/2025
Drew Burgess; Felicia Cooper, MD
In this Consultant Case Report Insights, Felicia Cooper, MD, and Drew Burgess speak about their study, "Slide Injury Leading to Bacteremia and Sepsis in a Pediatric Patient.” Dr Cooper and Ms Burgess...
03/24/2025