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USPSTF recommendations: A 2017 roundup
Colorectal cancer screening and primary CVD prevention have general and selectively applied updates. This review also covers medical services to...
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Breast cancer screening: New study fans flames of old timing controversy
A recent study from Denmark finds that one-third of breast cancers identified by mammography are over-diagnosed. This brief review of the findings...
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Polio vaccine status unknown? What the CDC recommends
In its latest move toward worldwide eradication of polio, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines how to proceed when the vaccine...
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ACIP vaccine update, 2017
HIV infection is now an indication for meningococcus vaccination and HPV vaccine dosing is simpler for patients <15 years.
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Statins in adults with CVD risk: The latest from the USPSTF
Find out how the most recent recommendations from the USPSTF differ from those of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association...
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CPSTF: A lesser known, but valuable, resource for FPs
The Community Preventive Services Task Force provides evidence-based practice interventions and related practical tools to assist in achieving...
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Pediatric update: 2 vaccine changes and the latest word on media time
Among the vaccine changes, only 2 doses—not 3—are now needed for human papillomavirus protection, according to ACIP, and the American Academy of...
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Opioids for chronic pain: The CDC’s 12 recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued 12 recommendations to help clinicians prescribe an optimal and safe course of treatment...
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Need-to-know information for the 2016-2017 flu season
ACIP now advises against using the LAIV nasal spray. In addition, 2 new vaccines are available and 2 more may soon be approved.
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Colorectal cancer screening: The USPSTF’s final word
With a focus on screening with any method being better than no screening at all, the USPSTF made some significant changes between its draft and...
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USPSTF update: Screening for abnormal blood glucose, diabetes
Screen all adults, ages 40 to 70 years, who are overweight or obese. Consider screening younger patients who have specific personal or family risk...
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The resurgence of syphilis: New USPSTF screening recommendations
Syphilis is on the rise, particularly among men who have sex with men. But one racial group is also at high risk. Here’s what the new USPSTF...
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8 USPSTF recommendations FPs need to know about
Treat high blood pressure only if measurements taken outside of the office confirm an initial high BP reading • Screen blood-glucose levels in...
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Who benefits most from aspirin to prevent CVD and colorectal cancer?
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, discusses the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)’s latest guideline regarding the use of...
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What every FP needs to know about Zika virus
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, details what is known about Zika virus and what to tell patients—particularly those of...