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How new dietary guidelines affect health care providers
While the new dietary guidelines, released jointly by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department Agriculture, are geared...
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Postexposure smallpox vaccination not recommended for immunodeficient patients
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Guideline clarifies first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis
Key clinical point: First-line treatment for allergic rhinitis should include intranasal steroids and second-generation oral antihistamines, and...
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Residents looking to work in larger cities
Since 2008, residents’ preference for their future practice location has shifted from smaller cities and rural areas to large population centers...
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Pediatric IBD rose by more than 40% in 15 years
Key clinical point: Although the steepest rise in inflammatory bowel disease occurred in children diagnosed before age 10 years, children...
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AHA/ACC: No to universal ECG screen in healthy young people
Key clinical point: Don’t use 12-lead ECG to screen healthy young people for cardiovascular abnormalities. Major finding: Insufficient information...
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NHLBI expert panel issues guideline on sickle cell disease
Major finding: The two most widely available disease-modifying therapies for SCD, hydroxyurea and long-term transfusions, are underused, in large...
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AHA wants e-cigarettes regulated but notes they help some smokers quit
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CDC: Teen smoking hits lowest level since 1991
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Hepatitis B screening recommended for high-risk patients
Key clinical point: HBV screening is appropriate in all at-risk populations.Major finding: Physicians should screen all adolescents and adults at...