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USPSTF: Insufficient evidence for ABI screening in asymptomatic adults
Evidence is lacking even in high-risk patients.
Feature
USPSTF: Nontraditional CVD risk factors not ready for prime time
Utility unproven, but experts make a case for one particular measure.
From the Journals
Do carbs drive obesity? With evidence inconclusive, debate continues
Is a calorie just a calorie, regardless of whether the source is carbohydrate, protein, or fat?
From the Journals
HPV testing detects cervical precancers earlier than cytology
The HPV FOCAL study compared Pap liquid-based cytology with primary HPV testing.
From the Journals
Midlife fitness tied to lower later-life CVD mortality, depression risk
“These findings ... should encourage physicians to consider fitness and physical activity in promoting healthy aging.”
Commentary
U.S. immigration policy: What harms will persist?
The strong neurologic and psychological impact on the immigrant children will likely have lifelong effects on their physical and mental health.
Conference Coverage
ACIP votes to recommend new strains for the 2018-2019 flu vaccine
From the Journals
In T2DM, healthy lifestyle lowers CVD risk, mortality
Improving lifestyle even after a T2D diagnosis significantly lowered risk of CVD and CVD mortality.
From the Journals
E-cigarette flavorings foster cardiovascular dysfunction
E-cigarette flavorings are toxic to vascular endothelial cells.
Guidelines
USPSTF: Don’t add ECG for cardio risk assessment
Evidence is insufficient to assess risks vs. benefits of screening ECG for asymptomatic adults.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Keeping patients summer safe
It’s time to start counseling on sunscreen, waterborne illness, and mosquito avoidance.