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For adults > 18y, screen for alcohol misuse, depression, hypertension, and obesity (frequency not set). Recommend aspirin for men 45 to 80 and women 55 to 80 years old if potential benefit of reducing myocardial infarction outweighs potential harm from GI bleeding. Screen asymptomatic adults for diabetes if their sustained BP is > 135/80. Give counseling as appropriate for age for accidental injury. First Aid for the Family Medicine Boards q    (retrieved Apr, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.