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3D Modeling Assists Evaluation of Complex Fetal Anatomy

New technology may help take guesswork out of high-risk pregnancy
The Guidelines International Network has developed principles for disclosure and management of conflicts of interest during the clinical practice guideline development process

Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest

Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends colorectal cancer screening starting at age 50 years and continuing through age 75 years. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement

USPSTF Recommends CRC Screening for 50- to 75-Year-Olds

Grade A recommendation for 50- to 75-year-olds; individualized decision urged for those age 76 to 85
Menstrual preconditioning could prevent major obstetrical syndromes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Menstrual Preconditioning May Prevent PCOS-Tied Complications

Induction of ovulation should be preceded by period of progesterone withdrawal bleeding
Modification of the traditional Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan presentation to consider value can help medical students learn to practice high-value

Modified SOAP Ups Student Awareness of Health Care Costs

Modification of traditional SOAP presentation to include discussion of value helps medical students
Influenza vaccination can substantially reduce the risk of hospitalizations for influenza pneumonia

Flu Vaccine Benefits Extend to Fewer Pneumonia Admissions

Study suggests about 57 percent of hospitalizations for flu-related pneumonia might be prevented
Patients taking β-blockers may face heightened risks of cardiovascular complications during non-cardiac surgeries

β-Blockers May Up Risk of Surgical Complications for Some

Heightened risks of cardiovascular complications seen during non-cardiac surgeries
In order to minimize risk when practicing telemedicine

Providers Must Understand Legal Limits of Telemedicine

Providers should ensure they hold proper medical license and have medical liability coverage
For women with epithelial ovarian cancer

Adjuvant Hormone Tx Ups Survival in Epithelial Ovarian CA

Significant improvement in overall, relapse-free survival for women receiving five-years of AHT
An integrative model incorporating cancer care into primary care is recommended for addressing the increasing burden of cancer control

Integrative Model Is Advised for Cancer Control in Primary Care

The Lancet Oncology Commission recommends model for dealing with increasing burden of cancer care