Preventive Care
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Screening for substance use disorders is essential
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Prostate cancer screening for men over 50 has declined
Key clinical point: Prostate cancer screening rates among men aged 50 years and older declined nationwide from 2010 to 2013. Major finding: From...
Conference Coverage
AACE: Neck circumference signals metabolic risk measures
Key clinical point: To improve evaluation for metabolic syndrome, take a second to check the neck circumference of your patients. Major finding:...
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Annual U.S. incidence of BCC pegged at 2 million
Key clinical point: The annual incidence of basal cell carcinoma is estimated to be 2 million in the United States. Major finding: The annual...
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Many people with alcohol use disorder not getting treatment
Almost one-third of Americans have experienced alcohol use disorder in their lifetimes, and the disorder often goes untreated.
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Experts: Office workers should stand more
Spending less time sitting could prevent disease and prolong life.
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Breastfeeding for 6 months linked to reduced childhood leukemia risk
Breastfeeding for 6 months or more may prevent between 14%-19% of all childhood leukemia cases, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis...
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Women’s acne mirrors teen acne
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ACOG spells out risk assessment for hereditary cancer syndromes
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CDC: Tdap vaccine coverage during pregnancy is low
Conference Coverage
AACE: Artificial sweeteners tentatively linked to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis should avoid artificial sweeteners.