USPSTF: Individualize Counseling for Primary Prevention of CVD
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that physicians individualize the decision to refer adults without...
January 18, 2022
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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.
December 18, 2019
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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.
September 25, 2019
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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.
September 4, 2019
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USPSTF Advises Broader Age Range for Hep C Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection screening for individuals aged 18 to 79 years.
August 28, 2019
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USPSTF Recommends Genetic Counseling for High BRCA Risk
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women who are at increased risk for BRCA1/2 mutations should undergo genetic counseling, and if indicated...
August 21, 2019
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USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Illicit Drug Use
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for illicit drug use in adults, but the evidence is inadequate to ascertain the balance of benefits and harms of screening in adolescents.
August 14, 2019
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USPSTF Reaffirms Recs Against Screening for Pancreatic Cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for pancreatic adenocarcinoma as the potential benefits do not outweigh the potential harms.
August 7, 2019
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USPSTF Reaffirms Benefit of Hep B Screening in Pregnant Women
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening pregnant women for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection at their first prenatal visit (A recommendation).
July 24, 2019
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USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Too Conservative for Blacks
USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Too Conservative for Blacks.
June 28, 2019
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USPSTF Urges Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use in Children
USPSTF Urges Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use in Children.
June 26, 2019
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USPSTF Addresses Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
USPSTF Addresses Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
June 19, 2019
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