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USPSTF: Not enough evidence for vitamin D screening
Key clinical point: The USPSTF makes no recommendation for or against screening and treating asymptomatic adults for vitamin D deficiency, because...
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NHLBI expert panel issues guideline on sickle cell disease
Major finding: The two most widely available disease-modifying therapies for SCD, hydroxyurea and long-term transfusions, are underused, in large...
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USPSTF recommends low-dose aspirin for preeclampsia prevention
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USPSTF: Offer behavioral counseling to prevent cardiovascular disease
Key clinical point: Refer overweight or obese patients at risk of cardiovascular disease for intensive behavioral counseling. Major Finding:...
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AHA wants e-cigarettes regulated but notes they help some smokers quit
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Guideline for overactive bladder adds new treatments
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Survival benefit from contralateral prophylactic mastectomy small
Key clinical point: The long-term survival benefit of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy is small.Major Finding: The absolute 20-year survival...
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ACP pelvic guidelines could lead to care variations
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SSTI guidelines stress diagnostic skill, careful treatment
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Hepatitis B screening recommended for high-risk patients
Key clinical point: HBV screening is appropriate in all at-risk populations.Major finding: Physicians should screen all adolescents and adults at...