California breaks with CDC, cosigns COVID vaccine guidelines from medical groups
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New blood pressure guidelines recommend an earlier start to treatment and skipping alcohol
The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more…
Assuring Patients That Family History Won’t Hold Them Back
Some patients may share their concerns or worries that “family history” or “genes” prevent them from meeting their…
Statement from Leading Physician Groups on USPSTF Changes
The statement below is issued by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American…
New Clozapine Consensus Guidelines Drop ANC Monitoring
Monitoring absolute neutrophil count (ANC) levels beyond 2 years of clozapine treatment is no longer necessary, new international…
Doubt Cast on the Need for Long-Term Antidepressant Tapering
The majority of symptoms reported by patients after stopping antidepressants are mild and do not meet the criteria…