January 14th 2025
Evidence is uncertain about effectiveness of screening in men.
January 8th 2025
A recent systematic review analyzed the use of Brief Geriatric Assessments (BGAs) as a tool for screening older adults in primary care settings.
January 7th 2025
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for several chronic health conditions and should set off red flags during primary care visits.
December 9th 2024
Early screening for cancer is critical and PCPs play a major role in educating patients about regular screenings.
December 5th 2024
The cost-effectiveness of using AI-ECG is $27,858 per quality-adjusted life year, and it’s particularly cost-effective in outpatient settings.
Removing barriers to screening for cognitive impairment in primary care settings
14 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2060, and many cases of cognitive impairment go undetected by PCPs. Key points from a recent summit offer new insights into screening methods.
USPSTF releases the 14th Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force highlights key research gaps in their recommendations intended to promote public health for all.
New lung cancer screening initiative looks to increase access to care
The approach offers bilingual support, mailed outreach, and no-cost screening.
Lack of patient health screenings – findings from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
New research from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners affirms the current problems of the U.S. health care system, as well as some improvements from 2023.
The cost of not knowing about type 1 diabetes
How physicians can help close the awareness gap and support families to screen for type 1 diabetes