Preventive Care
From the Journals
Obesity prevention in infants benefits second-born too
Even years after the first birth, the information parents get on feeding and sleeping approaches helps benefit the next sibling, a study shows.
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Tech can help teens connect with docs about sexual health
“I think [tech] is going to become part of standard practice,” Dr. Trent said. “I think we have to do the hard work to make sure that it’s safe,...
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FDA backs Pfizer booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The agency also shortened the recommended time between a second dose and the booster to 5 months or more,
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What causes cancer? There’s a lot we don’t know
Obesity status over time may be more relevant to cancer risk than one-off measures.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Benefits of low-dose CT scanning for lung cancer screening explained
CHEST gives 18 recommendations and further evidence of the benefits of CT screening.
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Axilla swelling after COVID booster puts focus on mammogram timing
Experts and imaging center staff give recommendations regarding the timing of getting boosters and mammograms.
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Fixing the maternal health problem in the U.S.: Signs of hope?
Hundreds of women die in pregnancy or in weeks after birth each year.
From the Journals
Delays in cancer referral, diagnosis linked with morbidities
Patients with multiple morbidities were much more likely to have their cancer diagnosed at least 60 days after initial primary care consultation...
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Unrestricted prescribing of mifepristone: Safe and effective, says study
The findings “add to the accumulating evidence that removing restrictions from medication abortion is safe, effective, and improves access.”
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Booster recommendations for pregnant women, teens, and other groups explained
CDC makes specific statements about individuals who are pregnant.
From the Journals
Risk for severe COVID-19 and death plummets with Pfizer booster
These findings came from two studies completed before the advent of the Omicron variant.