USPSTF releases draft recommendation for obesity screening in children and adolescents
The USPSTF recommends that children and adolescents older than age 6 years should be screened for obesity.
Print Issue: December 01, 2016
ADA issues new diabetes guidelines for physical activity and exercise
The ADA releases its first independent recommendations on physical activity and exercise for all patients with diabetes.
AAP updates recommendations for SIDS and safe infant sleeping environment
A safe sleep environment can prevent suffocation and strangulation, two major causes of sudden infant death.
Long-term oxygen therapy not beneficial for COPD patients with moderate desaturation
Long-term supplemental oxygen has no benefit in patients with stable COPD and resting or exercise-induced moderate desaturation.
USPSTF recommends primary care breastfeeding intervention support
The USPSTF reviewed evidence on the benefits and harms of breastfeeding support interventions.
CDC approves HPV vaccine in 2 doses for preteens
Children younger than 15 may be given 2 HPV vaccine doses instead of 3, and the shots should be spaced at least 6 months apart.
New clinical practice guidelines for red blood cell transfusion
The AABB evaluated studies that examined hemoglobin thresholds for red blood cell transfusion and red blood cell storage duration.
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