Recommendations

Federal panel behind cancer screening recommendations hasn’t met in nearly a year

eriinfo.com2 months ago09 mins

The federal task force that shapes recommendations for cancer screenings, heart disease prevention and other preventive services has not convened in almost a year — and it’s unclear whether the panel will convene again. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, created in 1984, is an independent panel of volunteer doctors, nurses and public health experts…

Africa

Africa: Global Health Agencies Issue New Recommendations to Help End Deaths From Postpartum Haemorrhage

eriinfo.com7 months ago010 mins

Through landmark new guidelines released today, leading reproductive health agencies are calling for a major shift in how postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is prevented, diagnosed and treated. The recommendations highlight the urgent need for earlier detection and faster intervention – steps that could save the lives of tens of thousands of women each year. Defined as…