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In a clinical guideline published online Feb. 4 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

U.S. Adult Immunization Schedule Updated for 2020

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Shared clinical decision making recommended for HPV in adults age 27 to 45 considered likely to benefit
Multiple major cities in China are estimated to have imported cases of 2019 novel coronavirus and epidemics are estimated to be growing exponentially in those cities

Spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Estimated

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By Jan. 25, 2020, 75,815 individuals had been infected in Wuhan; epidemic doubling time 6.4 days
Mothers with autism face unique challenges

Mothers With Autism Face Higher Rates of Postpartum Depression

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Women with autism feel misunderstood by professionals, unable to receive parenting support
Methodological problems and study limitations for trials of the human papillomavirus vaccine create uncertainty about its ability to prevent cervical cancer in the long term

Whether HPV Vaccination Will Prevent Cervical Cancer Unclear

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Review highlights limitations of trial design; additional research needed to address uncertainties
The Cambridge Multimorbidity Score is robust for predicting key outcomes

Cambridge Multimorbidity Score Robust for Predicting Outcomes

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Model performed better than Charlson Comorbidity Index for predicting consultations, admissions
In a descriptive study published online Jan. 29 in The Lancet

Clinical Characteristics ID’d for 99 Patients With 2019 Novel Coronavirus

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Second study shows 2019-nCoV closely related to bat-derived SARS-like coronaviruses, with 88 percent identity
There are steep incidence increases in colorectal cancer from age 49 to 50 years

Steep Increase Seen in Incidence of CRC From Age 49 to 50 Years

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Increases seen across the U.S., in men and women, in whites and blacks, for colon and rectal cancers
A change in the law allowing pharmacists to dispense naloxone correlated with a large increase in the number of naloxone orders dispensed in Ohio

More Naloxone Orders Filled When Pharmacists Can Dispense

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2,328 percent increase in naloxone orders found in Ohio Medicaid population after policy implementation
Longer screen viewing time among children aged 2 to 3 years is associated with less time engaged in physical activity and more sedentary time at age 5.5 years

Longer Screen Time at Age 2 to 3 Affects Movement Behaviors

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Longer viewing time at age 2 to 3 linked to more sedentary time, less physical activity at age 5.5 years
Cigarette use is dropping among teens

Cigarette Use Down, E-Cigarette Use Up Among Teens

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Current youth cigarette users smoked fewer days and fewer cigarettes per day in 2011 to 2018