FDA Clears Insulin Dose Decision Support System With Smart Pen Caps
The Bigfoot Unity System uses iCGM data from Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 system and consists of smart pen caps for rapid- and long-acting insulin, as well as a mobile app.
Diagnostic Testing
Many Patients Prefer Stool-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Multitarget stool DNA test, fecal immunochemical test, or guaiac-based fecal occult blood test preferred over colonoscopy
USPSTF Reaffirms Benefit of Hypertension Screening for Adults
Screening for hypertension with office blood pressure measurement recommended for adults aged 18 years and older
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for A-Fib Screening in Asymptomatic Seniors
Current evidence is lacking and balance of benefits and harms of screening cannot be determined
Higher Red Meat Intake Tied to Worse Imaging Measures of CV Health
Adverse ventricular remodeling, poorer cardiac function, and higher arterial stiffness linked to greater intake of red, processed meat
USPSTF Finds Evidence Insufficient for Vitamin D Screening
Evidence insufficient to ascertain benefits and harms of screening for vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults
ACG Updates Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Recommendation strong for screening average-risk individuals from age 50 to 75 years; recommendation conditional for screening from age 45 years
Lucira Check It Test Kit Available OTC for At-Home COVID-19 Testing
The Lucira Check It COVID-19 test kit utilizes a molecular amplification technology to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA.
FDA Clears AI System to Detect Lesions During Colonoscopy
Results showed that the detection rate for adenomas or carcinomas was significantly higher with GI Genius compared with standard colonoscopy alone.
Blood Type Not Associated With COVID-19 Outcomes
No associations seen for disease susceptibility, severity, or outcomes for either White populations or diverse populations
