Preventive Care
News
AAP approves CDC’s child/adolescent vax schedule for 2022
A new vaccine has been added to the schedule.
News
ACIP issues adult vaccination schedule 2022
“Providers should administer all due and overdue vaccines according to the routine immunization schedule during the same visit.”
Commentary
Why is vitamin D hype so impervious to evidence?
How many nonsignificant trials do we need before researchers stop studying vitamin D, doctors stop (routinely) measuring levels, and patients stop...
Latest News
CMS updates lung screening criteria, more aligned with USPSTF
The expanded Medicare recommendation will address racial disparities associated with lung cancer.
From the Journals
Increase in late-stage cancer diagnoses after pandemic
“Patients who have delayed preventative care during the pandemic should be encouraged to resume treatment as soon as possible.”
Guidelines
Sports experts on T2D: Boost activity, cut sedentary time
“Exercise can play an important role in managing type 2 diabetes, and workouts can be modified to fit the abilities of most people.”
From the Journals
Biomarkers predict cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease patients
New models to stratify atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk may improve shared decision-making.
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Universal hepatitis B screening, vaccination deemed cost effective for pregnant women
Clinicians may be more aware of the need to add hepatitis B screening to prenatal care given that routine hepatitis C screening for pregnant women...
Feature
E-cigarettes don’t help smokers quit, suggests new research
Use of e-cigarettes did not appear to prevent former smokers from relapsing to standard cigarettes.
From the Journals
Switching to a healthy diet can add 10 years to life
The biggest overall impact comes from eating more plant-based foods (legumes), whole grains and nuts, and less red and processed meat.
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Prophylactic meds may prevent cesarean bleeding
“As methylergonovine is a known contraindication to hypertensive and cardiovascular disorders, patients would have to be carefully screened.”