Search results for "Guidelines"
New gout guidelines and 'treat to target'
Guidelines by ACP and by rheumatology societies disagree on the treat-to-target approach to therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/gout.htm
1 Apr 2017
IDSA updates treatment guidelines, while studies identify symptoms in specific age groups
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) changed its recommendations on steroids, remdesivir, and other therapies. New research from Europe quantified COVID-19 symptoms in older adults as well as neurological complications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/30/1.htm
30 Jun 2020
ASCO releases guidelines on treating adult cancer survivors with chronic pain
Among other recommendations, clinicians should conduct an initial comprehensive pain assessment, which should consist of an interview exploring factors related to pain, cancer treatment history, comorbid conditions, psychosocial and psychiatric history, and prior pain treatments, and then screen for pain at each encounter.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/2.htm
2 Aug 2016
CPAP masks with magnets recalled
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/cpap-masks-with-magnets-recalled.htm
1 Mar 2024
New guidelines for dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with CAD
Clinicians should weigh ischemic risks and bleeding risks before adding a P2Y12 inhibitor to aspirin monotherapy or prolonging dual antiplatelet therapy, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/2.htm
5 Apr 2016
IDSA issues updated guidelines on infectious diarrhea
Among the recommendations, physicians should obtain a detailed clinical exposure history from all people with diarrhea, including when there is a similar history in other patients, and patients who have fever or bloody diarrhea should be evaluated for enteropathogens that may respond to antimicrobial agents.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/24/1.htm
24 Oct 2017
Guideline updated to include new drugs for stage C heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Among other recommendations, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, or an angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor, along with a beta-blocker and an aldosterone antagonist, is the new recommended therapy to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic symptomatic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/24/2.htm
24 May 2016
New guidelines on COVID-19 antibody testing, flu vaccination and trial data on remdesivir
Infectious diseases experts offered guidance on the use of antibody tests in practice, a remdesivir trial showed disappointing results, the CDC recommended flu vaccination for people six months and up, and a study reported post-ICU outcomes of patients with COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/25/1.htm
25 Aug 2020
Guideline updates treatment of allergic seasonal rhinitis
Evidence showed no benefit from adding an oral antihistamine to an intranasal corticosteroid, and oral antihistamines may cause sedation and other adverse effects, guideline authors wrote.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/2.htm
5 Dec 2017
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2024