USPSTF: Updated Ovarian Cancer Screening Recommendations
Depending on the type of screening test used, the magnitude of harm ranges from moderate to substantial.
Depending on the type of screening test used, the magnitude of harm ranges from moderate to substantial.
The USPSTF has updated the 2004 recommendations for screening of idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents.
The American Academy of Neurology has released updated guideline recommendations for mild cognitive impairment.
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.
The USPSTF has released its final recommendation statement on the use of menopausal hormone therapy for the primary prevention of chronic conditions.
The Minnesota-based hospital chain fired nearly 50 employees for refusal to receive the influenza vaccine.
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.
The World Health Organization and UNICEF have reported that 12.9 million infants worldwide did not receive any vaccinations in 2016.
Researchers found that patients treated by older physicians had higher 30-day mortality than those cared for by younger physicians, despite similar patient characteristics.
Hospitalized patients frequently reported breakdowns in care.