U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Top in cardiology: USPSTF aspirin recommendation, AHA survey on flu shots
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently issued a draft recommendation that states the task force no longer recommends aspirin for primary CVD prevention in adults aged 60 years and older.
USPSTF advises against starting aspirin for primary CVD prevention in older adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force no longer recommends aspirin for primary CVD prevention in adults aged 60 years or older, according to a draft recommendation issued today.
USPSTF affirms recommendations regarding use of aspirin to prevent preeclampsia
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said it was maintaining a stance it took in 2014 and recommended the use of low-dose aspirin to prevent preeclampsia after 12 weeks of pregnancy in women who are at high risk for the condition.
USPSTF affirms recommendations for chlamydia, gonorrhea screening amid record STI cases
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said today it recommends chlamydia and gonorrhea screening in all sexually active women aged younger than 24 years and women aged 25 years or older with an increased risk for infection.
USPSTF makes ‘huge’ change to prediabetes, diabetes screening recommendations for adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has published its final guidance on prediabetes and type 2 diabetes screening, lowering the recommended age in asymptomatic, nonpregnant adults who are overweight or obese to 35 years.
Data suggest ‘potential overuse’ of prostate cancer screening
More than 1 in 4 men aged 55 to 69 years and 1 in 3 men aged 70 years and older underwent prostate cancer screening in the previous 12 months, “suggesting potential overuse among some men,” researchers reported.
USPSTF: PCPs should provide kids with fluoride products to prevent cavities
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued draft recommendations to help primary care clinicians protect the oral health of their pediatric patients.
USPSTF advises against vitamin E, beta-carotene supplements for CVD, cancer prevention
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced that supplementation with vitamin E provides no benefit and the harms of beta-carotene supplementation outweigh any benefits for the prevention of CVD and cancer.
Top in cardiology: Barbershop BP intervention, new HF definition
Researchers found that a pharmacist-led intervention for hypertension care at Black-owned barbershops was highly cost-effective. A review of the findings was the top story in cardiology last week.
USPSTF reaffirms endorsement of hypertension screening in adults
After a systematic review, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmed its endorsement of screening for hypertension with office BP measurement in adults aged 18 years or older.