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USPSTF expands options for cervical cancer screening
Women ages 30 to 65 years now have a third cervical cancer screening option.
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Do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening?
Enlisting patients to self-collect specimens for human papillomavirus testing is an effective way to detect cervical precancer in those who might...
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How old is too old for statins?
When to start, continue, or stop statins in those ages ≥ 75 years has been a quandary. Here’s what 2 studies have to say.
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Immediate or delayed pushing in the second stage of labor?
Is there any advantage to delaying pushing in the second stage of labor for nulliparous women receiving epidural analgesia?
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Can drinking more water prevent urinary tract infections?
A high-quality randomized controlled trial says ‘Yes.’
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Aspirin, Yes, for at-risk elderly—but what about the healthy elderly?
This study paints a decidedly different picture as to what role—if any—aspirin can play in the primary prevention of CVD for older adults.
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NPH insulin: It remains a good option
NPH insulin holds its own against basal insulin analogs—and it’s cheaper.
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A better approach to preventing active TB?
Nine months of isoniazid prevents active TB in those with latent disease. But is there a shorter, less toxic option?
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Early pregnancy loss: Pretreat with mifepristone?
Yes. While medical management of early pregnancy loss with misoprostol frequently results in treatment failure, pretreating with mifepristone can...
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Supplemental oxygen: More isn’t always better
A recent study says that in certain populations, supplemental oxygen above certain levels can increase mortality.
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Best timing for measuring orthostatic vital signs?
We typically take a blood pressure within 3 minutes of a patient rising from a supine to a standing position. But is that too long?