The First Official Word on Anthrax
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Two weeks into the anthrax bioterrorism scare, the CDC has released some details from its ongoing investigation into the first cases. Although much of this . . .
By A Zuger
October 26, 2001
New Recommendations for Lipid Disorders Screening
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What is the optimal strategy for detecting and treating lipid disorders in adults not known to have coronary heart disease? Based on its assessment of . . .
By WC Taylor
May 18, 2001
Skin Cancer Screening of Indeterminate Value
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Skin cancer comes to our attention in a variety of ways: Sometimes a patient or family member may notice a new or changing skin lesion, . . .
Routine Screening Not Recommended for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy
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Adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm rupture of membranes, preterm labor and delivery, and spontaneous abortion have been associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV) in several . . .
Good Evidence Supports Chlamydia Screening in Young Women
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Most of the estimated 3 million new chlamydia infections in the U.S. each year cause no symptoms. New tests, including antigen detection tests and DNA . . .
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues New Guidelines
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent panel first convened in 1984 to review evidence supporting preventive interventions and to issue guidelines . . .
Guidelines for Antibiotic Use in Acute Respiratory Infections
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Indiscriminate prescription of antibiotics for respiratory infections in ambulatory settings has contributed to the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae. Therefore, the CDC convened a . . .
By R Saitz
March 27, 2001
The Dilemma of Chronic Abacterial Prostatitis
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Men with pelvic discomfort and unexplained urinary symptoms frequently are diagnosed with chronic prostatitis by primary care physicians and urologists. Although a bacterial cause usually . . .
By AS Brett
November 3, 2000
A Controversial Mammography Study Resurfaces
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Many JW readers undoubtedly are aware of the controversy regarding the benefits of mammographic screening for women younger than age 50. The debate was fueled . . .
By AS Brett
October 6, 2000
Statin Use May Decrease Bone Fractures
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For years, statins (inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase) have been prescribed widely for cholesterol reduction; however, unexpected noncardiovascular effects now are emerging. Results of animal research . . .
By TH Lee and B Jarman
July 11, 2000
