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Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines recommend noninvasive prenatal screening for all pregnant individuals

Medical Xpress

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released a new Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EBG), "Noninvasive prenatal screening for fetal chromosome abnormalities in a general-risk population: An evidence-based clinical guideline of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.".

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Episode 402: Neurology VMR – AMS

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Neurology DDx Schema Bayan Al Zoabu Bayan is a senior medical student from Syria with a passion for neurology and a drive to make a difference in healthcare. This time, Bayan presents a case of altered mental status to Aye. She is going to apply for a neurology residency program this year.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Cognitive screening.

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Outcomes of Guidelines from Health Technology Assessment Organizations: A Systematic Mixed Studies Review [Systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) organizations determine the value of health technologies such as medical devices, lab tests, or medications. learning), the use of guideline-based information in clinical practice, and subsequent patient health outcomes. Health organization outcomes.

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Survey shows patients with diabetes who follow doctor's advice more likely to undergo diabetic retinopathy examinations

Medical Xpress

The Japanese clinical practice guidelines for diabetes recommend that individuals undergo a fundus examination at least once a year to screen for diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a severe complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes.

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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

GeriPal

Was there any mention about the impact that hearing loss has in communication or what we should do about it in clinical practice? Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. I’m guessing not.

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