Primary Care

The USPSTF has changed its stance after previously recommending screening only adults with high HCV risk, as well as baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965.

In a recent study, researchers sought to evaluate the effects of animal and plant protein intake on mortality risk.

The CDC has begun investigating close to 100 cases of severe pulmonary disease associated with vaping/use of e-cigarettes in both adolescent and adult individuals.

The American Heart Association has released a Science Advisory dealing with the use of omega-3 fatty acids for the management of hypertriglyceridemia.

Researchers investigated changes in the distribution of incident obesity-associated and non-obesity-associated cancers from 2000 to 2016 based on age, sex, and race/ethnicity.

The USPSTF has issued a draft update of its 2008 recommendation statement on screening for illicit drug use. When finalized, the statement will recommend screening for the first time in certain patients. ...

The leaders of 7 major medical organizations have released a Call to Action addressing firearm-related injury and death in the US.

Although rates of CVD-related mortality in high-income countries has declined significantly over the past 50 years, recent evidence has suggested that these declines may be slowing.

The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation has released updated guidelines for the evaluation and management of adults with sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

The CDC has released updates to its Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings.