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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued a new guidance statement in the March 6 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine to encourage adults to get screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and women in the United States. ACP recommends that physicians perform an individualized assessment of risk for colorectal cancer in all adults. Physicians should screen for colorectal cancer in average risk adults starting at the age of 50 and in high risk adults starting at the age of 40 or 10 years younger than the age at which the youngest affected relative was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The guidance statement does not recommend continued screening for colorectal cancer in adults over the age of 75 or in adults with a life expectancy of less than 10 years because the potential harms of screening outweigh the potential benefits.The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued a new guidance statement in the... more
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Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work and the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office1. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds that for those who suffer from repeated or chronic bouts of low back pain yoga was more effective than standard care in improving back function. Patients also found improved confidence in performing normal activities at both six and nine months signaling long-term benefits from yoga exercise.Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work and the second most common... more
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According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, improving even one of five major lifestyle risk factors- weight, diet, exercise, smoking and drinking- can reduce risk of diabetes by 31% for men and 39% for women.According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, improving even one of... more
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According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, massage therapy may be the best treatment for those suffering from chronic low back pain. Massage patients were twice as likely as those receiving standard care to report significant improvements in both their pain and function.According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, massage therapy may be... more
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A study In the Annals of Internal Medicine found that women who smoke cigarettes had ten times the risk for developing peripheral artery disease or PAD than women who never smoked.A study In the Annals of Internal Medicine found that women who smoke cigarettes had... more
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has found strong evidence that routine imaging for low back pain with X-ray or advanced imaging methods such as CT scan or MRI does not improve the health of patients.The American College of Physicians (ACP) has found strong evidence that routine... more
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