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New Pap Recommendations; Are You Getting Them Too Frequently?In March of this year (2012), the United States Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) completed their review of current research and updated their recommendations on Pap testing for cervical cancer. In general, their review found that screening more often than every 3 years adds little benefit but greatly increases harms such as additional procedures,... [Read more]
An outdated paradigm: “Primary care” vs “Specialist”
Should you see a primary care provider or a specialist? This is a question that appears to make sense but doesn’t. The terms “primary care” and “specialist” have distinct elements but are not mutually exclusive. Merriam-Webster defines specialist as “one who specializes in a particular occupation, practice, or branch... [Read more]
New vaccine recommendation if you have diabetes and are under 60
On October 22 of this year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted in favor of recommending the use of hepatitis B vaccine in adults under age 60 who have not yet been vaccinated for it. The recommendation is not considered official until it is in print, which is anticipated over the next weeks. Why is ACIP making this recommendation?... [Read more]
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- New Pap Recommendations; Are You Getting Them Too Frequently?
- An outdated paradigm: “Primary care” vs “Specialist”
- New vaccine recommendation if you have diabetes and are under 60
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