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FDA Warns of Ultrasound Gel Contamination

04/19/2012

A large batch of ultrasound transmission gel from Pharmaceutical Innovations Inc. in Newark, NJ has been seized in response to an FDA warning that the gel contained dangerous bacteria.

04/19/2012

Research Summaries

Research summary

The Association Between Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy and Quality of Life

04/10/2024

Jessica Ganga

A team of researchers sought to establish the association between patients with diabetic retinopathy and quality of life, including vision-related quality of life.

04/10/2024

Research summary

USPSTF Releases Statement on Screening, Prevention Interventions for Oral Health in Adult Patients

04/03/2024

Jessica Ganga

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) conducted a systematic review to determine the potential benefits and harms to screening and interventions for oral health conditions in adults.

04/03/2024

Research Summary

CDC Provides New Recommendations for Syphilis Testing as Cases Surge

02/15/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

The CDC reported more than 200,000 cases of syphilis in 2022, a 17% increase compared with the previous year. In response, the CDC provided new recommendations for testing syphilis in the laboratory.

02/15/2024

Research Summary

USPSTF Recommends Screening for Several Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

11/08/2023

Jessica Ganga

The US Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) expanded upon their previous recommendations on screening for hypertensive disorders, including gestational hypertension, in patients who are pregnant.

11/08/2023

Research Summary

ACP Recommends Screening Patients for Colorectal Cancer at Age 50

10/27/2023

Jessica Ganga

The American College of Physicians have released an updated set of guidelines addressing when and how clinicians should screen for colorectal cancer in patients.

10/27/2023

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