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Antibiotics aren't effective for sinus infections, research finds

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 15, 2012

A study involving 166 patients with sinus infections found that antibiotics are no better than placebo for treating acute sinusitis. Researchers found little difference in symptom improvement between patients on a 10-day course of amoxicillin and those taking a placebo. The findings appear in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Reuters (02/14)


Oregon bill would reimburse NPs at same rate as physicians

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 10, 2012

Fibromyalgia: A Clinical Review for Nurse Practitioners

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012

CDC lists high-sodium foods that can raise heart risks

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012

CDC warns about rise of antiobiotic-resistant gonorrhea

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012

Experts release guidelines for VTE prevention in nonsurgical patients

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 10, 2012

No one diet is best for managing diabetes, experts say

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 14, 2012

Lifestyle changes, anti-obesity drugs help in weight loss

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012

PPIs might raise C. difficile risk, FDA warns

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012

Obama budget will include Medicare, Medicaid cuts

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012


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AANP Foundation Honors Dinner

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 16, 2012

Janice DeMartino named AANP Chief Operating Officer

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 16, 2012

PQRS & Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 15, 2012

AANP announces partnership with Million Hearts™

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 14, 2012

"Early Bird" drawings for valuable prizes

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012




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