USPSTF: Updated Ovarian Cancer Screening Recommendations
Depending on the type of screening test used, the magnitude of harm ranges from moderate to substantial.
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USPSTF Releases Recommendation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Screening
The USPSTF has updated the 2004 recommendations for screening of idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents.
AAN Releases Guideline Update for Mild Cognitive Impairment
The American Academy of Neurology has released updated guideline recommendations for mild cognitive impairment.
Marijuana Use Linked to Decline in Cigarette, Alcohol Use in Adolescents
Adolescent marijuana prevalence would be at or near record highs if cigarette use had not declined since 2005 and the perceived risk of marijuana is associated with its use.
USPSTF Releases Recommendation for Menopausal Hormone Therapy for Chronic Conditions
The USPSTF has released its final recommendation statement on the use of menopausal hormone therapy for the primary prevention of chronic conditions.
Essentia Health Fires 50 Employees for Refusing Influenza Vaccination
The Minnesota-based hospital chain fired nearly 50 employees for refusal to receive the influenza vaccine.
Clinician Predictors of Low-Value Medical Imaging Identified
Several strong clinician predictors of low-value imaging, such as ordering low-value imaging on a prior patient, high rates of low-value imaging in another clinical scenario, and ownership of imaging equipment, can help guide intervention targets to improve the value of care for patients.
Why Did Nearly 1 in 10 Infants Not Receive Vaccinations in 2016?
The World Health Organization and UNICEF have reported that 12.9 million infants worldwide did not receive any vaccinations in 2016.
Patients With Younger Physicians Have Better Outcomes Than Those With Older Physicians
Researchers found that patients treated by older physicians had higher 30-day mortality than those cared for by younger physicians, despite similar patient characteristics.
How Often Do Hospitalized Patients Perceive Breakdowns in Care?
Hospitalized patients frequently reported breakdowns in care.
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