Preventive Care
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No cardiovascular benefit from vitamin D supplementation
Here is yet more evidence that vitamin D doesn’t prevent heart disease.
News from the FDA/CDC
Physical activity prevalence shows urban/rural divide
More Americans are exercising, but “participation in physical activity remains a public health concern,” the CDC says.
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Having unmet social needs ups cardiovascular risk
WASHINGTON – Food and transportation for patients need to be addressed to help patients decrease their cardiovascular risks.
Conference Coverage
Updated systematic review of aspirin primary prevention shows benefits, risks
Conference Coverage
Vitamin D did not reduce progression to type 2 diabetes in D2d trial
SAN FRANCISCO – Vitamin D supplementation failed to significantly reduce the risk of progression from prediabetes to...
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Medicaid expansion associated with lower cardiovascular mortality
Counties in states that expanded Medicaid coverage had a significantly smaller increase in cardiovascular mortality rates in middle-aged adults,...
Conference Coverage
HPV vaccine: Is one dose enough?
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Post hoc analyses strongly suggest one dose of HPV vaccine provides durable protection.
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Syncope during pregnancy increases risk for poor outcomes
Syncope during pregnancy is not as benign as once thought, carrying higher risks of preterm birth, congenital anomalies, and postpartum cardiac...
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Thrice yearly cytologic testing may best annual cervical screenings
Or a dual stain cytologic procedure may replace them.
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Better screening needed to reduce pregnancy-related overdose, death
Prior history of drug use, overdose, psychiatric comorbidities, and suicide attempt may be missed red flags.