Preventive Care
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Methylated DNA markers hold promise for Lynch syndrome
Methylated DNA markers (MDMs) have several advantages that are helpful for Lynch syndrome.
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Fecal bacteria plus FIT promising in diagnosis of colorectal cancer
SAN DIEGO – Researchers have identified a panel of four fecal bacteria that appear to identify colorectal cancer early.
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Acid suppression appears to prevent cancer in Barrett’s esophagus
A large study suggests that use of PPIs and H2RAs reduces the risk of progressing to cancer in patients with Barrett’s esophagus.
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Methadone programs allowed pregnancy outcomes similar to nonusers
Women enrolled in supervised methadone programs had similar preterm birth rates to healthy controls.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma risk quantified in PBC patients
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VIDEO: Should the HPV test be a stand-alone cancer screening test?
WASHINGTON – At the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, physicians debated whether the HPV test was ready...
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Primary care residents’ approach to HPV vaccine vary by specialty
SAN DIEGO – Only about a third of ob.gyn. and internal medicine residents always recommend the vaccine.
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Aspirin lowers bile duct cancer risk
Regular aspirin use is associated with an approximately threefold reduction in risk for the three major subtypes of cholangiocarcinoma, results of...
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Adding tomosynthesis may benefit women with dense breasts
Women with dense breasts may benefit from additional screening at the time of digital mammography, but the messages notifying these women of...
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USPSTF updates guideline for preventive aspirin therapy
Key clinical point: The USPSTF recommends that many adults aged 50-59 years start low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular...
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VIDEO: HOPE-3 trial expands scope of primary cardiovascular prevention
Hypertensive patients benefit from moderate-dose statin regardless of LDL level.