Search results for "Guidelines"
New guideline encourages use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in adults
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's guideline update addresses use of multicomponent brief therapies for insomnia, as well as single therapies such as stimulus control and relaxation therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/22/5.htm
22 Dec 2020
Guideline suggests prescription medications when lifestyle change ineffective for weight loss
For adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related complications, the American Gastroenterological Association found moderate certainty of benefit for four medications: semaglutide, liraglutide, phentermine-topiramate ER, or naltrexone-bupropion.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/25/1.htm
25 Oct 2022
KDIGO guideline summary provides key points for treating diabetes, chronic kidney disease
Authors from the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Work Group provided a synopsis of key recommendations on comprehensive care, glycemic monitoring and targets, lifestyle interventions, antihyperglycemic therapies, and educational and integrated care approaches.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/1.htm
10 Jan 2023
ACP endorses guidelines on patient referrals
“Closing the Loop: A Guide to Safer Ambulatory Referrals in the EHR Era” is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/23/5.htm
23 Jan 2018
Walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training help treat depression, analysis finds
More vigorous exercise had a greater effect on depression, according to a meta-analysis of 218 randomized controlled trials that examined the effect of exercise on major depressive disorder compared with psychotherapy, antidepressants, and control conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/20/1.htm
20 Feb 2024
Guidelines offer 28 recommendations for initial management, secondary prevention of DVT and PE
Among other recommendations, the new guidelines from the American Society of Hematology suggest offering home treatment to low-risk patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/5.htm
20 Oct 2020
ACP, AAFP issue joint guideline on non-low back pain from musculoskeletal injuries in adults
The College and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommend topical NSAIDs as first-line therapy for this type of pain and advise against the use of opioids.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/18/3.htm
18 Aug 2020
Serum urate level may predict flare risk in patients with gout
Approximately 95% of acute gout episodes requiring treatment occurred in patients who had a serum urate level of at least 6 mg/dL at baseline while 98% occurred in those with a baseline level of at least 5 mg/dL, according to a study using UK Biobank data on 1,773 episodes over a mean follow-up of 8.3 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/13/1.htm
13 Feb 2024
Guideline recommends allopurinol as first-line therapy for gout
The American College of Rheumatology noted that the drug is the preferred choice for urate-lowering therapy in all patients, including those with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/19/4.htm
19 May 2020
Guidelines update management of eosinophilic esophagitis
Recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters cover use of proton-pump inhibitors, steroids, diets, and endoscopic dilation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/4.htm
5 May 2020