Preventive Care
Conference Coverage
AACE: Neck circumference signals metabolic risk measures
Key clinical point: To improve evaluation for metabolic syndrome, take a second to check the neck circumference of your patients. Major finding:...
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Annual U.S. incidence of BCC pegged at 2 million
Key clinical point: The annual incidence of basal cell carcinoma is estimated to be 2 million in the United States. Major finding: The annual...
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Many people with alcohol use disorder not getting treatment
Almost one-third of Americans have experienced alcohol use disorder in their lifetimes, and the disorder often goes untreated.
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Experts: Office workers should stand more
Spending less time sitting could prevent disease and prolong life.
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Breastfeeding for 6 months linked to reduced childhood leukemia risk
Breastfeeding for 6 months or more may prevent between 14%-19% of all childhood leukemia cases, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis...
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Women’s acne mirrors teen acne
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ACOG spells out risk assessment for hereditary cancer syndromes
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CDC: Tdap vaccine coverage during pregnancy is low
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AACE: Artificial sweeteners tentatively linked to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis should avoid artificial sweeteners.
Conference Coverage
Mobile apps: Powerful untapped family planning resource?
A review of 160 mobile applications yielded a small number with comprehensive and medically accurate birth control information, but such apps...
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A quarter of women with dense breasts at high interval cancer risk
Key clinical point: Among women with dense breasts, 24% are at risk for interval cancer. Major finding: Risk of interval cancer was categorized as...