Preventive Care
Conference Coverage
Oral HPV infections sharply lower for vaccinated youth
HPV vaccination appears to confer a high level of protection against oral infection with oncogenic virus types.
From the Journals
PREMM5: Updated Lynch syndrome test available
The PREMM5 model estimates a patient’s odds for carrying one of five known genes associated with Lynch syndrome
From the Journals
Elderly black individuals at higher risk of colorectal cancer
How does interval colorectal cancer affect different populations and why?
Feature
New heart failure guidelines prioritize prevention
The latest update to U.S. guidelines for heart failure management, released at the end of April , puts unprecedented emphasis on heart failure...
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More early-stage cancer diagnosis since ACA implementation
Though the increase is small, cancer has been detected earlier and more often, indicating future improvements in care.
From the Journals
Women less likely to be diagnosed with sleep disorders
Women are less likely than are men to be diagnosed with and treated for sleep disordered breathing (SDB), despite similar symptoms, according to a...
Conference Coverage
Children’s asthma risk reduced with prenatal vitamin D supplementation
Maternal vitamin D supplementation may reduce children’s risk of asthma or allergies.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA: Fluoroquinolone use not linked to retina detachment, aortic problems
The FDA has found no evidence of a link between fluoroquinolone usage and retinal detachment or aortic aneurysm and dissection.
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SLE linked to subsequent risk of malignant melanoma
PORTLAND, ORE. – An analysis of electronic medical records has identified another malignancy associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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More than one-third of genetic tests misordered, study finds
SAN DIEGO – The results are a call to action for ob.gyns. to get training on appropriate ordering of genetic tests.
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Endometrial cancer rates increased following WHI
SAN DIEGO – Endometrial cancer rates spiked between 2006 and 2014, according to a large analysis of national data.