Search results for "Guidelines"
Updated guidelines issued on management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
Insurance company's anti-antacid project had little effectPhysicians avoid e-prescribing even if they have access
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/4.htm
3 Aug 2010
New guideline released on pharmacologic therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults
A new guideline was released last week on pharmacologic therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/24/5.htm
24 Jun 2014
New guidelines call for longer screening interval for cervical cancer
Guidelines on cervical cancer screening released separately this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society agree on most recommendations, but contain a few differences.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/2.htm
20 Mar 2012
Guidelines aim to prevent unnecessary death from thoracic aortic disease
MKSAP Quiz: dyspnea, chest tightness in an adolescent athlete
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/23/2.htm
23 Mar 2010
Neurologists offer guidelines on diagnosing sports concussions
Updated recommendations on evaluating and managing sports-related concussions were released by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/26/2.htm
26 Mar 2013
ACOG guidelines encourage use of IUDs, implants
Intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants are the most effective forms of reversible contraception available and are safe for almost all women, according to new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/28/2.htm
28 Jun 2011
Recommendations released on statin therapy for people with HIV
The guidance from a panel of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addresses primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients ages 40 to 75 years and younger than age 40 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/05/2.htm
5 Mar 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for cough, wheezing
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for a cough and wheezing occurring several times during the week, unrelated to exercise. She has a history of asthma that was previously well controlled with a budesonide inhaler. She is also taking albuterol five times weekly with good response. Following a physical exam, what treatment should be started?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/3.htm
26 Mar 2024
European guidelines for breast cancer screening differ from U.S. recommendations
The guidelines pertain to organized screening programs for women ages 40 to 75 years who are at average risk for breast cancer and address screening type and frequency, as well as follow-up of abnormal results.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/26/4.htm
26 Nov 2019
New COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, data on after-effects of infection
The CDC recommended another COVID-19 booster for older patients and ended five-day isolation guidelines, while studies showed that COVID-19 infection was associated with a small cognitive decline and an increase in risk for autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/05/4.htm
5 Mar 2024