Medications
U.S. task force rejects daily aspirin for heart health in people over 60
It seemed a simple prospect—take a low-dose baby aspirin tablet once a day and reduce your risk of ever suffering a heart attack or stroke.
Apr 26, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Ovarian cancer is not a silent killer. Recognizing symptoms could help reduce misdiagnosis and late detection
Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of gynecologic tumors. Fewer than 40% of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer are cured, and approximately 12,810 people in the U.S. die from the disease every year.
Apr 26, 2022
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
USPSTF advises against hormone therapy to prevent chronic conditions
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against use of combined estrogen and progestin and estrogen alone for primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal persons. These findings form the basis of ...
Apr 19, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18 years. The two draft ...
Apr 12, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy
If you're over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal cancer. While it's a seemingly routine recommendation these days, a great deal of scientific analysis goes into the details. Regularly ...
Apr 5, 2022
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Sleep disorders
USPSTF: Evidence lacking for obstructive sleep apnea screening in asymptomatic adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to recommend screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in asymptomatic adults. These findings form the basis of a draft ...
Mar 30, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Incidence of metastatic prostate cancer up from 2010 to 2018
The incidence rates of metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa) have increased significantly and coincide with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations against prostate cancer screening, according to a study ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Reduced prostate screenings may have led to more advanced cancer, study suggests
Many men stopped getting screened for prostate cancer after a federal advisory committee said in 2008 that the tests weren't helpful for those over 74. Then in 2012, it said the evidence supporting tests for younger men was ...
Mar 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
USPSTF updates guidance on statins for primary prevention of CVD
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have cardiovascular risk factors, with the strength of recommendation ...
Feb 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
USPSTF still advises syphilis screening for at-risk teens, adults
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends syphilis screening for asymptomatic, nonpregnant adolescents and adults at increased risk for infection. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft ...
Feb 15, 2022
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