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July 2019
New Publications Feature CPSTF Recommendation and Systematic Review Evidence for Team-Based Care to Manage Type 2 Diabetes
New publications feature CPSTF recommendation and systematic review evidence for team-based care to control type 2 diabetes.
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June 2019
Digital Health Interventions Increase Physical Activity Among Adults 55 Years and Older
CPSTF recommends digital health interventions to increase physical activity among adults 55 years and older.
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May 2019
Exercise Programs to Prevent Gestational Hypertension
The CPSTF recommends exercise programs for pregnant women to reduce the development of gestational hypertension.
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April 2019
Interventions to Increase Active Travel to School
A new systematic review of economic evidence shows the economic benefits exceed the cost for active travel to school interventions.
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March 2019
Interventions to Increase Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Schools
The CPSTF recommends interventions in schools that combine meal or fruit and vegetable snack interventions with physical activity interventions to improve student health.
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February 2019
Engaging Community Health Workers for Diabetes or Cardiovascular Disease Prevention is Cost-Effective
Interventions engaging community health workers for cardiovascular disease prevention, diabetes prevention, or diabetes management are cost-effective.
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January 2019
Healthy People 2030 Proposed Objective Public Comment
Now’s your chance to submit comments and suggestions on Healthy People 2030 objectives, many of which will connect with evidence-based resources from The Community Guide.
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November 2018
New Community Guide Publications Feature Effectiveness and Economic Evidence from Health Equity Reviews
Now available: three full-text articles from the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice on the economics of center-based early childhood development and the effectiveness of expanded in-school learning time and year-round school interventions.
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July 2018
Lifestyle Interventions During Pregnancy Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk
The CPSTF recommends starting lifestyle interventions during the first two trimesters of pregnancy to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes.
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July 2018
Primary Prevention Reduces Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Among Youth
A new systematic review from the CPSTF shows primary prevention interventions reduce intimate partner violence and sexual violence among youth.
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June 2018
Multicomponent Interventions to Increase Cancer Screening are Cost-Effective
A new systematic review of economic evidence shows interventions to increase screenings for cervical or colorectal cancer are cost-effective.
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February 2018
mHealth Interventions Improve Treatment Adherence Among CVD Patients
CPSTF recommends mHealth interventions to improve treatment adherence for patients recently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
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December 2017
Healthcare Systems Help Patients Manage Type 2 Diabetes with Mobile Apps
CPSTF recommends the use of text messaging interventions to increase medication adherence among patients with chronic medical conditions.
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December 2017
Interactive Digital Interventions Help Patients Control High Blood Pressure
The CPSTF recommends the use of interactive digital interventions to improve blood pressure control in patients with high blood pressure.
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November 2017
Text Messages Improve Medication Adherence
CPSTF recommends the use of text messaging interventions to increase medication adherence among patients with chronic medical conditions.