Announcements

The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 23

Published by CTFPHC on December 13, 2019

New guideline: screening for thyroid dysfunction A new guideline from the Task Force recommends against routine screening for thyroid dysfunction in non-pregnant adults. This recommendation is based on the latest evidence that shows no benefit to ...

Screening for thyroid dysfunction: do not routinely order TSH in all patients

Published by CTFPHC on November 18, 2019

For primary care providers who order routine TSH in asymptomatic patients, a new guideline from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care on screening for thyroid dysfunction in adults without symptoms or risk factors may change ...

Hello and goodbye

Published by CTFPHC on November 6, 2019

Hello and goodbye Drs. Ahmed Abou-Setta and Stéphane Groulx The Task Force welcomes a new member and says farewell to another. New member Dr. Ahmed Abou-Setta from the University of Manitoba brings extensive knowledge and experience in patient-oriented research, methods and ...

The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 22

Published by CTFPHC on October 8, 2019

Upcoming Guidelines Screening for thyroid dysfunction – 2019 Screening for esophageal adenocarcinoma – 2020 Screening for depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period – 2020 Guideline Topics What topics interest you? Submit ideas for preventive health guideline topics. Age to stop ...

The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 21

Published by CTFPHC on July 8, 2019

About Us The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care is composed of experts who develop evidence-based recommendations for clinical preventive health services delivered by primary care practitioners. The Task Force is supported by the Global ...

Task Force’s new thematic series in the journal Systematic Reviews

Published by CTFPHC on April 15, 2019

The Task Force’s systematic evidence reviews and review protocols are now available online as a thematic series in the journal Systematic Reviews. Topics include smoking cessation, screening for depression, and screening for sexually transmitted diseases. The collection will expand as ...

The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 20

Published by CTFPHC on March 29, 2019

About Us The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care is composed of experts who develop evidence- based recommendations for clinical preventive health services delivered by Canadian primary care practitioners. The Task Force is supported by the ...