USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for HCV Infection
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The USPSTF concludes that the harms of HCV screening outweigh the benefits in the general population.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
March 26, 2004
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2004 Mar 16; 140:462-4
Chou R et al., Ann Intern Med 2004 Mar 16; 140:465-79
HPV DNA Testing as an Adjunct to Cervical Cytology
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Although human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing now is available as an adjunct to cytology for cervical cancer screening, no definitive evidence shows that a combination . . .
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
February 27, 2004
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Wright TC Jr et al., Obstet Gynecol 2004 Feb; 103:304-9
Screening and Treatment for Thyroid Disease: Insufficient Evidence
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Several professional groups recommend routine screening for thyroid disease in adults. Although screening can identify asymptomatic people with abnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels and normal . . .
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM, and Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
February 17, 2004
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2004 Jan 20; 140:125-7
Helfand M., Ann Intern Med 2004 Jan 20; 140:128-41
Surks MI et al., JAMA 2004 Jan 14; 291:228-38
Management of Patients with Newly Detected Atrial Fibrillation
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A new guideline from the ACP and AAFP recommends rate control and anticoagulation regimens for AF patients.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FASAM, FACP
January 27, 2004
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Snow V et al., Ann Intern Med 2003 Dec 16; 139:1009-17
McNamara RL et al., Ann Intern Med 2003 Dec 16; 139:1018-33
USPSTF Recommends Screening and Intervention for Obesity
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Implementation of these guidelines is another matter.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
December 30, 2003
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2003 Dec 2; 139:930-2
McTigue KM et al., Ann Intern Med 2003 Dec 2; 139:933-49
Practice Guideline: Management of Nonvariceal Upper GI Bleeding
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Recommendations include quick access to endoscopy and endoscopic treatment of active bleeding, followed by PPI therapy.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
December 26, 2003
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Barkun A et al., Ann Intern Med 2003 Nov 18; 139:843-57
FluMist: Intranasal Flu Vaccine
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Background: Worldwide, influenza epidemics cause hundreds of thousands of excess deaths annually. Pandemics still carry the threat of severe morbidity and mortality. Patients with cardiac, . . .
By Stephen G. Baum, MD, Beth Israel Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York
August 29, 2003
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FDA News 2003 Jun 17
New Hypertension Guidelines: JNC 7
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Physicians and patients alike should pay more attention to controlling blood pressure at the newly defined "prehypertensive" stage.
By Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
May 30, 2003
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Chobanian AV et al., JAMA 2003 May 21; 289:2560-72
Psaty BM et al., JAMA 2003 May 21; 289:2534-44
Kottke TE et al., JAMA 2003 May 21; 289:2573-5
Diabetes Mellitus: Insufficient Evidence for Screening People at Average Risk
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The third U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has been releasing new and updated guidelines during the past 18 months (guidelines homepage ; Journal . . .
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP
February 14, 2003
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2003 Feb 4; 138:212-4
Harris R et al., Ann Intern Med 2003 Feb 4; 138:215-29
Cervical Cancer Screening
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The third U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has been releasing new and updated guidelines during the past 18 months (guidelines homepage ; Journal . . .
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
February 14, 2003
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.,
