Search results for "Guidelines"
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
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
IDSA issues vaccination guideline for immunocompromised patients
Most people with compromised immune systems should receive the flu shot and other vaccinations, noted a new guideline released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/2.htm
10 Dec 2013
AUA guidelines address overactive bladder, microhematuria, vasectomies, urodynamic testing
New guidelines from the American Urological Association (AUA) update the diagnosis and treatment of non-neurogenic overactive bladder in adults, as well as microhematuria, vasectomies and urodynamic testing.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/02/4.htm
2 Nov 2012
Guidelines on peripheral arterial ultrasound and physiologic testing
New guidelines describe the appropriate uses of arterial ultrasound and physiological testing for patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/7.htm
19 Jun 2012
New Alzheimer's guidelines redefine stages, set biomarkers for future research
New guidelines on Alzheimer's disease describe new stages, including a pre-clinical stage, and suggest new biomarkers for research purposes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/26/2.htm
26 Apr 2011
Revised CABG guidelines update who to revascularize, how to do it
New guidelines for the management of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) address patient selection, the role of CABG versus percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), and the use of aspirin and other platelet therapies before and after surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/5.htm
8 Nov 2011
New food allergy guidelines aid diagnosis, management
Medicare has new HCPCS codes for seasonal flu vaccinesACP reminds physicians and public: Get your flu shot
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/6.htm
14 Dec 2010
Guidelines recommend continuous monitoring for patients with type 1 diabetes
Continuous glucose monitoring is recommended for adults and children with type 1 diabetes in the outpatient setting, but not in the hospital, according to new guidelines from The Endocrine Society.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/25/4.htm
25 Oct 2011
Evidence doesn't support current guidelines on fat consumption
Dietary guidelines favoring high consumption of polyunsaturated fats and low consumption of saturated fats to reduce coronary risk are not supported by the available evidence, a recent meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/18/2.htm
18 Mar 2014