Pediatrics
Americans need to tackle youth obesity: US task force
(HealthDay)—Childhood obesity is such a crisis in America that officials have been updating recommendations for how early intervention should begin.
Dec 30, 2019
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Health
USPSTF recommends behavioral counseling for STI prevention
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends behavioral counseling for sexually active adolescents and for adults with increased sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk. These recommendations form the basis ...
Dec 18, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening recommendations based on sex, age, smoking history
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening vary by sex, smoking status, and family history. These recommendations form the basis of a final recommendation ...
Dec 11, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy not advised
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery; for pregnant women at increased risk ...
Oct 10, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
High lead levels during pregnancy linked to child obesity, study suggests
Children born to women who have high blood levels of lead are more likely be overweight or obese, compared to those whose mothers have low levels of lead in their blood, according to a study funded by the National Institutes ...
Oct 3, 2019
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Addiction
USPSTF finds evidence lacking to prevent illicit drug use in youth
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) finds that the current evidence is insufficient to recommend primary care-based interventions to prevent illicit drug use in children, adolescents, and young ...
Oct 2, 2019
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Health
USPSTF urges asymptomatic bacteriuria screening in pregnancy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends using a urine culture to screen pregnant persons for asymptomatic bacteriuria (Grade B recommendation) but does not recommend screening nonpregnant adults. These ...
Sep 25, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why you should ask to be screened for postpartum depression
It's not uncommon for new moms to feel an emotional letdown shortly after baby is born. Though symptoms of these so-called "baby blues" can be wide-ranging, they last no more than two weeks and go away on their own.
Sep 25, 2019
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Medical research
Task force provides insights and direction on cell-based therapies
A new report highlights the latest advances in cell-based therapies for the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as arthritis and osteoporosis, and it identifies key unanswered questions that should ...
Sep 23, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
USPSTF advises meds to reduce risk for primary breast cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians offer risk-reducing medications to women at increased risk for breast cancer and at low risk for adverse medication effects. These recommendations ...
Sep 4, 2019
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