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View article: A Pilot Pragmatic Cluster Randomized Trial of School-Supervised Therapy to Improve Pediatric Asthma Control
A Pilot Pragmatic Cluster Randomized Trial of School-Supervised Therapy to Improve Pediatric Asthma Control Open
View article: Actions to Transform US Preventive Services Task Force Methods to Mitigate Systemic Racism in Clinical Preventive Services
Actions to Transform US Preventive Services Task Force Methods to Mitigate Systemic Racism in Clinical Preventive Services Open
Importance: US life expectancy and health outcomes for preventable causes of disease have continued to lag in many populations that experience racism. Objective: To propose iterative changes to US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) pr…
View article: Shared decision-making for multiple sclerosis using the MS-SUPPORT tool: a plain language summary
Shared decision-making for multiple sclerosis using the MS-SUPPORT tool: a plain language summary Open
What is this summary about? The study was done to find out whether using an online tool called MS-SUPPORT can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their healthcare providers (clinicians) work together when making treatment decision…
View article: Stopping use of E-cigarettes and smoking combustible cigarettes: findings from a large longitudinal digital smoking cessation intervention study in the United States
Stopping use of E-cigarettes and smoking combustible cigarettes: findings from a large longitudinal digital smoking cessation intervention study in the United States Open
Objective Digital interventions have been widely implemented to promote tobacco cessation. However, implementations of these interventions have not yet considered how participants’ e-cigarette use may influence their quitting outcomes. We …
View article: Vaping cessation support recommendations from adolescents who vape: a qualitative study
Vaping cessation support recommendations from adolescents who vape: a qualitative study Open
View article: Vaping Cessation Support Recommendations from Adolescents Who Vape: A Qualitative Study
Vaping Cessation Support Recommendations from Adolescents Who Vape: A Qualitative Study Open
Background Youth vaping is an epidemic, being more prevalent than any other tobacco use. To inform cessation interventions, we explored what adolescents perceive to be their reasons for quitting and strategies to help in their quit efforts…
View article: Participant Perspectives on the Implementation of a School-Linked Text-Message Intervention to Improve Pediatric Asthma Medication Adherence
Participant Perspectives on the Implementation of a School-Linked Text-Message Intervention to Improve Pediatric Asthma Medication Adherence Open
Background: Poor adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) is a significant challenge in pediatric asthma, contributing to health inequities. Text-message reminders for ICS therapy are an evidence-based approach that improves pediatric as…
View article: Trends in COVID-19 vaccine administration across visit types in a safety net pediatric practice during the first year of authorization
Trends in COVID-19 vaccine administration across visit types in a safety net pediatric practice during the first year of authorization Open
We explored patterns of COVID-19 vaccination across pediatric visit types using electronic health record data from 7/1/2021 through 7/25/2022 in a pediatric safety-net clinic. We generated frequencies and descriptive statistics for patient…
View article: Implementing Shared Decision-Making for Multiple Sclerosis: The MS-SUPPORT Tool
Implementing Shared Decision-Making for Multiple Sclerosis: The MS-SUPPORT Tool Open
View article: Adolescent cancer prevention in rural, pediatric primary care settings in the United States: A scoping review
Adolescent cancer prevention in rural, pediatric primary care settings in the United States: A scoping review Open
View article: Corrigendum to “The Healthy Kids & Families study: Outcomes of a 24-month childhood obesity prevention intervention” [Prev. Med. Rep. 31 (2023) 102086]
Corrigendum to “The Healthy Kids & Families study: Outcomes of a 24-month childhood obesity prevention intervention” [Prev. Med. Rep. 31 (2023) 102086] Open
View article: Pediatricians’ perspectives on COVID-19 and HPV vaccine hesitancy
Pediatricians’ perspectives on COVID-19 and HPV vaccine hesitancy Open
Rises in parental vaccine hesitancy, observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, threaten public health. This is especially concerning for vaccines not typically required for school-entry, such as the vaccines for COVID-19 and human papillomavi…
View article: Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults
Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults Open
Importance Anxiety disorders are commonly occurring mental health conditions. They are often unrecognized in primary care settings and substantial delays in treatment initiation occur. Objective The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPST…
View article: Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults
Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults Open
Importance Major depressive disorder (MDD), a common mental disorder in the US, may have substantial impact on the lives of affected individuals. If left untreated, MDD can interfere with daily functioning and can also be associated with a…
View article: Putting Evidence Into Practice: An Update on the US Preventive Services Task Force Methods for Developing Recommendations for Preventive Services
Putting Evidence Into Practice: An Update on the US Preventive Services Task Force Methods for Developing Recommendations for Preventive Services Open
The USPSTF will continue to evolve its methods for simulation modeling and to use evidence to address conditions for which there are limited data for population groups who bear a disproportionate burden of disease. Additional pilot work is…
View article: Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection
Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection Open
Importance Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by 2 related viruses, herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2). Infection is lifelong; currently, there is no cure for HSV infection. Antivi…
View article: Adolescents Who Vape Nicotine and Their Experiences Vaping: A Qualitative Study
Adolescents Who Vape Nicotine and Their Experiences Vaping: A Qualitative Study Open
Introduction: Understanding adolescent perceptions of vaping and roles it plays in their lives is needed to design effective interventions to help adolescents quit. We explored vaping experiences of 11 adolescents from initiation through q…
View article: Video-based communication assessment for weight management counseling training in medical residents: a mixed methods study
Video-based communication assessment for weight management counseling training in medical residents: a mixed methods study Open
View article: The Healthy Kids & Families study: Outcomes of a 24-month childhood obesity prevention intervention
The Healthy Kids & Families study: Outcomes of a 24-month childhood obesity prevention intervention Open
View article: Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults Open
Importance Current prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the US is not well established; however, based on cohort and survey data, in 2007-2010 the estimated prevalence of at least mild OSA (defined as an apnea-hypoxia index [AHI]…
View article: Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Persons
Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Persons Open
Importance Menopause is defined as the cessation of a person’s menstrual cycle. It is defined retrospectively, 12 months after the final menstrual period. Perimenopause, or the menopausal transition, is the few-year time period preceding a…
View article: Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents Open
Importance Anxiety disorder, a common mental health condition in the US, comprises a group of related conditions characterized by excessive fear or worry that present as emotional and physical symptoms. The 2018-2019 National Survey of Chi…
View article: Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents
Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents Open
Importance Depression is a leading cause of disability in the US. Children and adolescents with depression typically have functional impairments in their performance at school or work as well as in their interactions with their families an…
View article: Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults
Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults Open
Importance Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can progress through different stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary) and cause serious health problems if left untreated. Reported cases of primary and secondary syph…
View article: Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents Open
The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents. (I statement).
View article: Collaboration and Shared Decision-Making Between Patients and Clinicians in Preventive Health Care Decisions and US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations
Collaboration and Shared Decision-Making Between Patients and Clinicians in Preventive Health Care Decisions and US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations Open
(Abstracted from JAMA 2022;327:1171–1176) The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) places high value on the right of patients to be informed about and to participate in personal health care decisions. In US health care, this right is…
View article: Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults
Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults Open
The USPSTF recommends that clinicians prescribe a statin for the primary prevention of CVD for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more CVD risk factors (ie, dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, or smoking) and an estimated 10-year C…
View article: Strategies to improve the recruitment and retention of underserved children and families in clinical trials: A case example of a school-supervised asthma therapy pilot
Strategies to improve the recruitment and retention of underserved children and families in clinical trials: A case example of a school-supervised asthma therapy pilot Open
View article: Examining pathways between family or peer factors and smoking cessation in a nationally representative US sample of adults with mental health conditions who smoke: a structural equation analysis
Examining pathways between family or peer factors and smoking cessation in a nationally representative US sample of adults with mental health conditions who smoke: a structural equation analysis Open
View article: Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults Without Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults Without Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Open
The USPSTF recommends that clinicians individualize the decision to offer or refer adults without CVD risk factors to behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy diet and physical activity. (C recommendation).