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The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 3

Published by CTFPHC on March 8, 2013

Developing and disseminating clinical practice guidelines for primary and preventive care, based on systematic analysis of scientific evidence. The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) is composed of 14 experts who develop recommendations for ...

The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care releases updated guideline for cervical cancer screening

Published by CTFPHC on January 7, 2013

View guideline Task Force says annual screening for asymptomatic women is unnecessary Ottawa, 7 January, 2013–The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (Task Force) today released an updated guideline on cervical cancer screening, recommending women aged ...

The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care releases updated guideline on screening for high blood pressure in canadian adults

Published by CTFPHC on October 30, 2012

View guideline Guideline recommends blood pressure measurement at all appropriate primary care visits Ottawa, 29 October, 2012–The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) today provided recommendations to Canadian clinicians and policymakers on screening for hypertension in ...

The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care releases updated guideline for screening adults for type 2 diabetes

Published by CTFPHC on October 16, 2012

View guideline Guideline calls for more precision and convenience in screening process Ottawa, 16 October, 2012–The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) today released an updated guideline calling for more precision in type 2 diabetes ...

Updated guidelines for breast cancer screening in average risk women

Published by CTFPHC on November 21, 2011

View guideline The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care releases updated guidelines for breast cancer screening in average risk women–Guidelines to help provide clarity for Canadian women and their physicians Ottawa, 21 November, 2011—The Canadian Task ...

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