Search results for "Guidelines"
New guidelines released on lupus nephritis
The American College of Rheumatology released new guidelines last week on the screening, treatment and management of lupus nephritis, the first to specifically cover this topic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/2.htm
15 May 2012
Hypothyroidism guidelines recommend case-finding testing, treatments, when to consult an endocrinologist
New guidelines on managing hypothyroidism in adults have been issued by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Thyroid Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/18/2.htm
18 Sep 2012
Updated guidelines suggest caution with chemo-induced anemia
Tdap vaccine recommendations
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/02/6.htm
2 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Risks of gender dysphoria treatment
A 37-year-old transgender woman (genetic male, identifies as a female) requests feminizing hormone therapy. She was diagnosed with gender dysphoria by her psychiatrist in accordance with DSM-5 criteria. Following lab studies, what treatment risks should be reviewed with the patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/06/3.htm
6 Jun 2023
Postpolypectomy risk stratification guidelines from the U.S. and U.K. compared
Guidelines used in the United Kingdom to stratify postpolypectomy patients may more accurately predict risk of advanced colorectal neoplasia than current U.S. guidelines, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/18/4.htm
18 Dec 2012
Geriatrics society updates guideline for older diabetes patients
Several changes to recommended care for diabetes patients over age 65, including less use of aspirin therapy, were made in a guideline update from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/4.htm
19 Nov 2013
Guidelines issued for preventing first strokes
MKSAP Quiz: Type 2 diabetes management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/2.htm
14 Dec 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
Guidelines suggest more informed consent for prostate cancer screening
MKSAP Quiz: optimal management of coronary artery disease
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/09/2.htm
9 Mar 2010
Joint guidelines released for recognition, accreditation of patient-centered medical homes
The American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Osteopathic Association released joint guidelines last week on recognition and accreditation of patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/15/9.htm
15 Mar 2011