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The American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Oct. 28- Nov. 1

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The 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) The annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive...
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures have been posted for public comment through Dec. 4

USPSTF Posts Osteoporosis Screening Recommendations

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All women ≥65, high-risk postmenopausal women <65 should undergo bone measurement testing
For older adults

Exercise, Intervention Combos Associated With Lower Fall Risk

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Exercise, various combinations of interventions tied to lower risk of falls versus usual care in seniors
Among cannabidiol (CBD) products sold online

Cannabidiol Concentration Varies Widely in Online Products

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Of 84 products sampled, 42.85 percent were underlabeled and 26.19 percent were overlabeled
For adults older than 50 years

Warfarin Use Linked to Reduced Incidence of Cancer

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Reduced incidence rate ratio in all cancer sites and in prevalent cancer sites among adults aged >50
Total physical activity (PA) and moderate- to vigorous-intensity PA are inversely associated with mortality

Intensity of Exercise Affects Impact on Mortality Risk

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Findings support recommendation of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity

The American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 28-Nov. 1

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The 83rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians...
Influenza vaccination in the pediatric emergency department setting appears to be a cost-effective strategy

Influenza Vaccines in Pediatric ERs Likely Cost-Effective

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Vaccinating all patients saves $33.51 per flu case averted, averages 27 fewer cases per 1,000 patients
Preventive care rates have increased moderately to modestly for adolescents since the passage of the Affordable Care Act but are still low overall

Preventive Care for Adolescents Up Since ACA Implementation

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Still, most adolescents are not going to well visits, and overall preventive care rates are low
Most people complete treatment for latent tuberculosis without direct observation

Completion Likely With Self-Administration of TB Treatment

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Self-administration without reminders is noninferior to direct observation in patients with latent TB