Preventive Care
From the Journals
Plant-based or keto diet? Novel study yields surprising results
People who eat a low-carb, ketogenic diet consume more calories than those who eat a low-fat, plant-based diet, but with the low-carb diet, there...
From the Journals
Large study weighs in on ‘fat but fit’ paradox
Physical activity reduced cardiovascular risk factors, compared with inactivity, but risk still increased with BMI.
From the Journals
Combo testing improves CRC screening participation, but not advanced disease detection
The relatively low rates of diagnostic colonoscopy after positive FIT of 70%-73% may have contributed to the suboptimal diagnostic yield.
Myth of the Month
Colonoscopy prep suggestions for those who hate it
Which colonoscopy prep is best for this patient?
From the Journals
PCPs play a small part in low-value care spending
Study indicates waste was widely distributed among specialties.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Family physicians can help achieve national goals on STIs
How family physicians can support national strategic plan for sexually transmitted infections.
From the Journals
Greater reductions in knee OA pain seen with supportive rather than flexible shoes
Compared with patients who wore flat flexible shoes, those who wore stable supportive shoes had greater improvement after 6 months.
Guidelines
Updated USPSTF HBV screening recommendation may be a ‘lost opportunity’
The recommendation defines risk groups more narrowly than the CDC, AASLD, and some research suggests risk-based screening is ineffective for...
Feature
Cloth masks provide inferior protection vs. medical masks, suggests evidence review
If cloth masks are used during PPE shortages, pairing them with plastic face shields may offer additional protection.
Conference Coverage
A 4-point thrombocytopenia score was found able to rule out suspected HIT
From the Journals
CRC risk in young adults: Not as high as previously reported
Previous studies of colorectal cancer included carcinoid tumors as well as colorectal adenocarcinoma, which has inflated estimates of risk,...