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Vitamin D for Cardiovascular Prevention Runs Into Another Wall

But D-Health Trial investigators hold out hope supplements may still help selected patients

Jun 28, 2023
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BMI Alone Falling Out of Favor as a Way to Assess Healthy Weight

Tool is still useful, but should be used in concert with other measures, experts suggest

Jun 27, 2023
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Americans With Heart Disease Less Likely to Use Wearable Devices

CVD patients may benefit from the devices, but use is lower than the general population

Jun 09, 2023
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Trial Shows RA Can Be Stopped at Preclinical Stage

Familiar biologic halts progression in high-risk patients with just a few painful joints

Jun 01, 2023
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Lung Cancer Screening Results Influence Follow-Up Adherence

Study suggests groups to target for enhanced outreach to encourage regular screening

May 25, 2023
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Opinion
What Our Patients With Dense Breasts Deserve to Know

More research is key before the Task Force can offer evidence-based recommendations

May 25, 2023
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High-Dose Vitamin D3 May Be Protective Against Some Childhood Behavioral Problems

Infants given 1,200 IUs daily had less risk of internalizing problems by age 7

May 19, 2023
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Masking Yields Small Reduction in COVID Risk, Review Concludes

Surgical masks or N95s should still be worn in healthcare settings, urge editorial authors

May 15, 2023
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AI in Colonoscopy: Disconnect Grows Between Academic, Community Studies

Clearly helpful in manufacturers' trials, but not so much in routine practice

May 09, 2023
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Opinion
Proposed Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Are Good, but Not Enough

Specifics for older women, Black women, and those with dense breasts are needed

May 09, 2023
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Medicaid Expansion Seen Lifting Colon Cancer Screening for Low-Income People

But not a cure-all in states boosting eligibility

May 06, 2023
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Exercise Rehab Helpful After Pulmonary Embolism

Patients saw improvements in walking, quality of life

May 05, 2023
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Screen for Latent TB Infection, USPSTF Says

Adults at increased risk for tuberculosis should be screened

May 02, 2023
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Opinion
It's Time for a Risk-Adapted Approach to Breast Cancer Screening

A race-based approach has the potential to address disparities in mortality

Apr 27, 2023
 A female physician speaks to her female patient prior to a mammography.
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