Preventive Care
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USPSTF leans away from pelvic screening
Current evidence is insufficient to support screening pelvic exams for the early detection of certain gynecologic conditions in asymptomatic,...
Conference Coverage
ACIP hints at move from three-dose to two-dose HPV vaccination schedule for youth
ACIP is leaning toward recommending a change from three to two doses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in boys and girls aged 11-12 years...
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In-person, telephone genetic counseling yield similar outcomes
Key clinical point: Telephone genetic counseling was noninferior to in-person counseling for women at increased risk of hereditary breast and/or...
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Study confirms role of oral contraceptives in preventing ovarian cancer
Key clinical point: Oral contraceptive (OC) use was inversely associated with the risk of several types of ovarian cancer. Major finding: Use of...
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Task force affirms value of colorectal cancer screening
Colorectal cancer screening by a variety of methods is worthwhile and recommended for all adults aged 50-75 years, according to the latest...
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Mental health disorders the leading cause of disease burden for females
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Postpartum glycemic screening rates are low for women with GDM history
Key clinical point: Glycemic screening rates for women who had gestational diabetes mellitus are generally low and vary based on race, geography,...
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Obesity continues to trend up among women over the past decade
Obesity rates among women have continued to rise over the past decade, but have leveled off among men.
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VIDEO: Asymptomatic pancreatic cysts rarely became malignant
Only 1% of adults with asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts developed invasive pancreatic adenocarcinoma after more than 5 years of follow-up...
Conference Coverage
HPV vaccine doesn’t provide herd immunity or crossprotection
Key clinical point: HPV types 16 and 18 have significantly decreased since the advent of the vaccine, but only among vaccinated women. Major...
Conference Coverage
Colorectal cancer threatens younger people
Health care providers should be alert for symptoms of colorectal cancer in younger patients, and encourage screening if symptoms are present.