Search results for "Guidelines"
Guideline issued on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea
Among other strong recommendations, clinical tools, questionnaires, and prediction algorithms are not recommended for obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis in adults in the absence of polysomnography or home sleep apnea testing.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/21/4.htm
21 Mar 2017
Register now for the Guidelines International Network Conference in Philadelphia
This year's theme is “Individualized Guidelines and Clinical Performance Measurement in an Era of Personalized Medicine.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/28/5.htm
28 Jun 2016
Raising awareness about HPV-related cancers
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can potentially prevent more than 90% of HPV-associated cancers. Generally given to teens, it can be offered to adults as well.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/raising-awareness-about-hpv-related-cancers.htm
1 Oct 2023
ACP offers low back pain guidelines pocket card and digital version
ACP and the International Guidelines Center have released a new Low Back Pain GUIDELINES Pocketcard™, adapted from ACP's guidelines and best practice advice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/14/9.htm
14 Jun 2011
New guidelines cover preventive, chronic, acute care for sickle cell disease
New evidence-based guidelines on the management of sickle cell disease were released last week by a group of experts convened by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/16/5.htm
16 Sep 2014
Guidelines network conference coming up
ACP members are invited to attend the 10th Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) conference, to be held in San Francisco Aug. 18-21.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/02/7.htm
2 Jul 2013
Experts debate dilemmas in colorectal cancer screening
The latest ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine virtual forum discussed the controversy around colorectal cancer screening, clarified the rationale supporting the varying recommendations, and equipped physicians to make screening choices that best align with patients' clinical situations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/experts-debate-dilemmas-in-colorectal-cancer-screening.htm
1 Feb 2024
Guideline issued on sudden hearing loss
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Foundation recently released a guideline on diagnosis, management and follow-up of sudden hearing loss in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/13/6.htm
13 Mar 2012
AI and IM, updates on weight loss drugs, and more
This issue includes cover stories on AI and GLP-1s for weight loss, as well as a feature on a new career development program and a preview of Internal Medicine Meeting 2024, among other stories.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/ai-and-im-updates-on-weight-loss-drugs-and-more.htm
1 Mar 2024
Guideline issued for survivors of head and neck cancers
The clinical practice guideline addresses 5 key areas: surveillance for recurrence, screening for second primary cancers, assessment and management of physical and psychosocial long-term and late effects, health promotion, and care coordination and practice implications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/29/1.htm
29 Mar 2016