USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for Hemochromatosis
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Asymptomatic people without family histories of the disease probably wouldn’t benefit from screening.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
August 24, 2006
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2006 Aug 1; 145:204-8
Whitlock EP et al., Ann Intern Med 2006 Aug 1; 145:209-23
Updated Guidelines for Treatment of STDs
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Changes reflect increasing antibiotic resistance for some infections and new treatment options for others.
By Abigail Zuger, MD
August 15, 2006
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MMWR Recomm Rep 2006 Aug 4; 55:1-94
Practice Guideline: Androgen Deficiency in Adult Men
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An evidence-based guideline from the Endocrine Society offers detailed information on evaluation and treatment.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
July 13, 2006
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Bhasin S et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2006 Jun; 91:1995-2010
Reducing Perioperative Pulmonary Complications: A Guideline
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The ACP has identified risk factors for, and predictors of, complications following noncardiothoracic surgery.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
May 12, 2006
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Qaseem A et al., Ann Intern Med 2006 Apr 18; 144:575-80
Smetana GW et al., Ann Intern Med 2006 Apr 18; 144:581-95
Lawrence VA et al., Ann Intern Med 2006 Apr 18; 144:596-608
Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
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We should recognize that information is lacking on whether key elements of the DDH screening process lead to better patient outcomes.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
March 21, 2006
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Pediatrics 2006 Mar; 117:898-902
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.,
Screening for Speech and Language Delay in Children
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Whether all children should be screened remains an unresolved question, but routine population-wide screening is different from responding to specific cases.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
February 21, 2006
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Pediatrics 2006 Feb; 117:497-501
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.,
Screening for Hemochromatosis: ACP Practice Guideline
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Insufficient evidence exists to recommend for or against screening for HH in the general population.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
October 18, 2005
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Qaseem A et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 Oct 4; 143:517-21
Schmitt B et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 Oct 4; 143:522-36
USPSTF Recommends Against Routine BRCA Testing
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Women without family histories of breast or ovarian cancer probably don’t benefit from screening.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
September 27, 2005
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2005 Sep 6; 143:355-61
Nelson HD et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 Sep 6; 143:362-79
USPSTF Recommends Screening for HIV in People at Increased Risk
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has been releasing new and updated guidelines periodically (guidelines homepage ).
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
July 29, 2005
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2005 Jul 5; 143:32-7
Chou R et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 Jul 5; 143:55-73
Chou R et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 Jul 5; 143:38-54
USPSTF Recommends Against Hormone Therapy to Prevent Chronic Conditions
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In its latest recommendations, the USPSTF considers recently published evidence from the Women's Health Initiative.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
June 14, 2005
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2005 May 17; 142:855-60
