Search results for "Guidelines"
Register now for ACP's and Annals of Internal Medicine's forum on controversies in colorectal cancer screening
A panel of experts will discuss colorectal cancer screening options based on diagnostic test accuracy, effectiveness, and potential harm during the virtual live event on Dec. 6 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ET.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/21/5.htm
21 Nov 2023
Multipart primary care intervention reduces unnecessary use of antibiotics for UTIs in women
A trial in Germany found that primary care practices where patients and physicians received information on guideline recommendations and antibiotic resistance and physicians received feedback were less likely to use antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/07/1.htm
7 Nov 2023
Muscle relaxants compared for fall risk in older patients
Among new users ages 65 years and older, baclofen was associated with a higher risk of fall compared to tizanidine but no significant increase in risk versus cyclobenzaprine, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/14/2.htm
14 Nov 2023
Guideline offers recommendations on treatment of psoriatic arthritis
Most of the recommendations are conditional, meaning that although they apply to many patients, some patients will do better with other treatments due to comorbid conditions or values and preferences, the guideline authors wrote.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/11/2.htm
11 Dec 2018
IDSA issues new clinical practice guideline for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
The new guideline updates 2004 recommendations from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) with evidence from recent research, particularly on the safety of outpatient parenteral therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/20/5.htm
20 Nov 2018
A living guideline for depression treatment
ACP recommends choosing between a second-generation antidepressant or cognitive behavioral therapy for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe major depressive disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/a-living-guideline-for-depression-treatment.htm
1 Jun 2023
Guideline updated for treating adult patients with congenital heart disease
An updated guideline retains the original's classification of adult congenital heart disease patients based on structural complexity of the disease but takes into account patients' functional status and other factors, including the presence of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular problems.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/21/2.htm
21 Aug 2018
Updated guideline on cholesterol management focuses on detailed risk assessment
The guideline from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association recommends that physicians talk to patients about risk-enhancing factors that can help provide a more personalized risk assessment, in addition to such traditional risk factors as smoking and high blood pressure.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/20/2.htm
20 Nov 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of blood per rectum
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of intermittent bright red blood per rectum and the feeling of incomplete evacuation. She has loose and blood-streaked bowel movements four or five times daily. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and colonoscopy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/14/3.htm
14 Nov 2023
PrEPare for HIV care
Internal medicine physicians are already trained to care for complex medical conditions, and HIV is no different, especially as adults age and develop diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/prepare-for-hiv-care.htm
1 Nov 2023