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“The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans”— a summary with tips
Only about 20% of Americans are sufficiently active, according to “The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans” issued by a Department of...
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Aspirin as CVD prevention in seniors? Think twice
Against a backdrop of the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), Dr....
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A look at new guidelines for HIV treatment and prevention
Start antiretroviral therapy as soon as possible after HIV infection is confirmed. Consider daily PrEP for patients at risk from sexual exposure...
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ECG to screen asymptomatic adults? Not so fast, says USPSTF
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt details 2 US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations regarding the use of electrocardiography...
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Cervical cancer: Who should you screen?
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt details the new cervical cancer screening guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force. He...
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DTC test for BRCA mutations: What to tell patients who inquire
In this month’s audiocast. Dr. Campos-Outcalt addresses 5 questions that patients may ask about 23andMe, the recently approved direct-to-consumer...
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CDC recommendations for the 2018-2019 influenza season
Vaccines will contain a new A (H3N2) component and B antigen. The live attenuated influenza vaccine returns as an option for those 2- to 49-years...
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Pertussis vaccination: We can do better
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt notes that while we are doing a good job ensuring that certain populations are receiving their Dtap...
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Vector-borne diseases: Trends and take-home points
Vector-borne diseases are on the rise, underreported, and can quickly become epidemics. Dr. Doug Campos-Outcalt reviews the trends you need to be...
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USPSTF offers 3 recommendations for preventing falls in older adults
Dr. Doug Campos-Outcalt details the first recommendation that addresses exercise, the second involving a multifactorial approach, and the third—...
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USPSTF takes another stab at PSA screening recs
The latest recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force regarding prostate cancer screening have left many health care practitioners...
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USPSTF update: New and revised recommendations
Behavioral interventions for obese kids and teens can improve weight for up to a year, and a new analysis reverses previous advice on scoliosis...
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ACP issues 4 statements on T2DM treatment targets
In March 2018, The American College of Physicians issued 4 guidance statements on the use of hemoglobin A1c targets for nonpregnant adults with...
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Why you shouldn’t screen for ovarian cancer in asymptomatic women
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, explains why the US Preventive Services Task Force has reaffirmed its 2012 recommendation against...
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ACIP vaccine update
Hepatitis B revaccination of infant nonresponders is now simpler. A new herpes zoster vaccine is preferred. A third MMR dose is okay during mumps...