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What Parents Should Know About Bugs and Bug Repellents

Author/s: Henderson, Emily J., Rutt, jennifer N., Albertini, Laurie W.

What Parents Should Know About Bugs and Bug Repellents
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children parents

Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Preventive Medication

Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be construed as an official position of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Pregnant Persons Folic Acid dietary supplements

Low-Dose Aspirin and the Risk of Stroke and Intracerebral Bleeding in Healthy Older People

Author/s: Cloud, Geoffrey, Williamson, Jeff D., Le Thi Phuong Thao

Importance Low-dose aspirin has been widely used for primary and secondary prevention of stroke. The balance between potential reduction of ischemic stroke events and increased intracranial bleeding has not been established in older individuals.

Objective To establish the risks of...

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elderly stroke risk low-dose aspirin

Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Author/s: Kim, S., Thal, R., Szwarko, D.

In theUS, approximately 13million people have latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI),definedaspeoplewhoareinfectedwithMycobacterium
tuberculosiswho do not have symptoms and do not transmit the disease.Without treatment, approximately 5% to 10% of immunocompetent personswithLTBI develop...

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prednisone Tuberculin Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. tuberculosis Infection

Bempedoic Acid for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Statin-Intolerant Patients

Author/s: Nissen, S. E., Menon, V., Nicholls, S. J., Brennan, D., Laffin, L., Ridker, P., Ray, K. K., Mason, D., Kastelein, J. J. P., Cho, L., Libby, P., Li, N., Foody, J., Louie, M. J., Lincoff, A. M.

Importance: The effects of bempedoic acid on cardiovascular outcomes in statin-intolerant patients without a prior cardiovascular event (primary prevention) have not been fully described.

Objective: To determine the effects of bempedoic acid on cardiovascular outcomes in primary...

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Cardiovascular Diseases stroke drug therapy bempedoic acid statin-intolerant patients

Immunization Schedules

Author/s: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Immunization schedules for children and adults.

Demystifying breast cancer

Author/s: Wilkinson, A. N.

The first question a patient often asks their FP after receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer (BC) is “What will my treatment be?” This article will help FPs answer this complex question by reviewing multimodal therapy for BC, which is contingent on molecular subtype and stage.
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breast cancer treatment surgery therapy chemotherapy

Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

Author/s: US Preventive Services Task Force, Barry, M. J., Nicholson, W. K., Silverstein, M., Coker, T. R., Davidson, K. W., Davis, E. M., Donahue, K. E., Jaén, C. R., Li, L., Ogedegbe, G., Pbert, L., Roa, G., Ruiz, J. M., Stevermer, J., Tsevat, J., Underwood, S. M., Wong, J. B.

Importance: Anxiety disorders are commonly occurring mental health conditions. They are often unrecognized in primary care settings and substantial delays in treatment initiation occur.

Objective: The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) commissioned a systematic review to evaluate...

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anxiety PPA preventive health screening Pregnancy

Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

Author/s: US Preventive Services Task Force, Barry, M. J., Nicholson, W. K., Silverstein, M., Chelmow, D., Coker, T. R., Davidson, K. W., Davis, E. M., Donahue, K. E., Jaén, C. R., Li, L., Ogedegbe, G., Pbert, L., Rao, G., Ruiz, J. M., Stevermer, J. J., Tsevat, J., Underwood, S. M., Wong, J. B.

IMPORTANCE Major depressive disorder (MDD), a common mental disorder in the US, may
have substantial impact on the lives of affected individuals. If left untreated, MDD can
interfere with daily functioning and can also be associated with an increased risk of
cardiovascular...

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risk assessment depression suicide screening Adults

Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on cognitive and physical functions in older adults: systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomized clinical trials

Author/s: Park, M., Song, R., Ju, K., Shin, J. C., Sea, J., Fan, X., Gao, X., Ryu, A., Li, Y.

Background: Older adults experience age-related declines in physical and cognitive functions due to interactions between aging and chronic diseases. Tai Chi and Qigong (TCQ) might be beneficial in improving the physical function and delaying the cognitive decline of this population. The...

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cognitive function meta-analysis meta-regression Tai Chi qigong physical function

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