Don't Check Vitamin D
The new Endocrine Society Guideline says don't test vitamin D levels in healthy people, and healthy adults between 18 and 75 years old mostly don't need vitamin D supplements.
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Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening
A new blood test is approved for colon cancer screening. What are its pros and cons, and how does it compare to the GRAIL Galleri test?
Lp(a)
Primary care physicians don't usually check lipoprotein (a), but we should. Elevated levels (≥50 mg/dL) are a genetic condition (LPA gene) that affects about 20% of people and significantly increases atherosclerotic coronary vascular disease and aortic valve stenosis.
RSV Vaccine - New Rules
The June ACIP meeting brought new rules about which older people should get RSV vaccine. And a new mRNA RSV vaccine from Moderna that had no GBS signal.
Tirzepatide for Sleep Apnea 2
The SURMOUNT-OSA study showed tirzepatide (Zepbound from Eli Lilly) effectively treats sleep apnea.