Sexually Transmitted Infections: Updated Guideline From the CDC - Practice Guidelines -...
May 1, 2022 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated recommendations for management of sexually transmitted infections.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p553.html
Psoriasis: Update on Topical Therapy From the American Academy of Dermatology - ...
May 1, 2022 - The American Academy of Dermatology and National Psoriasis Foundation updated their recommendations on topical therapies for patients with mild to moderate psoriasis.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/p558.html
Prevention or Delay of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Recommendations From the American ...
Apr 1, 2022 - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released updated guidelines for the prevention or delay of diabetes.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p438.html
Medical Care for Adults With Down Syndrome: Guidelines From the Global Down Syndrome ...
Apr 1, 2022 - The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) has published the first medical care guidelines for adults with Down syndrome.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0400/p436.html
Colorectal Cancer Screening: Updated Guidelines From the American College of ...
Mar 1, 2022 - The American College of Gastroenterology released updated guidelines for CRC screening.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p327.html
ACIP Approves 2022 Adult and Child/Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Practice ...
Mar 1, 2022 - The 2022 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules have been approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These schedules now combine links to COVID-19 vaccination information, Vaccination Information Statements,...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0300/p324.html
Diagnosis and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Updated Guidelines From the ...
Feb 1, 2022 - These guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association update the previous guidance released by these organizations in 2011.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p207.html
Antibiotic Courses for Common Infections: Recommendations From the ACP - Practice ...
Feb 1, 2022 - After reviewing clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, and individual studies, the American College of Physicians has released recommendations for common antibiotic prescribing situations in primary care.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0200/p205.html
Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Chronic Insomnia Disorder: Updated ...
Jan 1, 2022 - Chronic insomnia is a common sleep disorder that causes impairment, and treatment historically has been limited to sleep hygiene recommendations. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has updated its clinical practice guidelines on behavioral treatments for chronic insomnia disorder.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p97.html
Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke: Updated Guidelines From AHA/ASA - Practice ...
Jan 1, 2022 - Stroke is a common source of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) published updated guidelines for preventing recurrent ischemic stroke, focusing on overall cardiovascular risk reduction and targeted ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p99.html
Microscopic Hematuria in Adults: Updated Recommendations from the American Urological ...
Dec 1, 2021 - The American Urological Association released an updated guideline for risk-based evaluation of microscopic hematuria.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p655.html
Lyme Disease: Updated Recommendations from the IDSA, AAN, and ACR - Practice Guidelines...
Dec 1, 2021 - A multidisciplinary panel representing the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American College of Rheumatology has published recommendations on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p652.html
Asthma Management: Updated Guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood ...
Nov 1, 2021 - The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) published asthma management guidelines in 1991 and 2007. In 2020, the NHLBI released an update focusing on six priority topics.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1100/p531.html
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025: Recommendations from the U.S. Departments ...
Nov 1, 2021 - The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services published updated guidelines for healthy eating across a person's lifespan.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1100/p533.html
Neonatal Resuscitation: Updated Guidelines from the American Heart Association - ...
Oct 1, 2021 - The American Heart Association released minor updates to neonatal resuscitation recommendations with only minor changes to the previous algorithm.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p425.html
Venous Thromboembolism: Management Guidelines from the American Society of Hematology -...
Oct 1, 2021 - The American Society of Hematology has updated recommendations for management of VTE, which includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/1000/p429.html
Cervical Cancer Screening: Updated Guidelines from the American Cancer Society - ...
Sep 1, 2021 - The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released new guidelines for cervical cancer screening.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p314.html
Outpatient Primary Care Management of Headaches: Guidelines from the VA/DoD - Practice ...
Sep 1, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense (VA/DoD) published updated guidelines for the treatment of headache disorders based on a systematic review.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0900/p316.html
Iron Deficiency Anemia: Guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association - ...
Aug 1, 2021 - The American Gastroenterological Association developed guidelines for the evaluation of IDA in adults.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0800/p211.html
Management of Gout: Update from the American College of Rheumatology - Practice ...
Aug 1, 2021 - The American College of Rheumatology published updated guidelines for gout management focused on improving prevention of flare-ups.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0800/p209.html
Pharmacologic Management of COPD Exacerbations: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the ...
Jul 1, 2021 - The American Academy of Family Physicians has published guidelines for treating acute exacerbations of COPD.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/od1.html
Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Guidelines from the VA/DoD - ...
Jul 1, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense published guidelines for the primary care management of COPD.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/p98.html
Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: Guidelines from the ...
Jul 1, 2021 - The American Academy of Family Physicians has published guidelines for treating acute exacerbations of COPD based on a systematic review.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/p100.html
Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Guidelines from the American ...
Jul 1, 2021 - The American Thoracic Society published guidelines for pharmacologic management of COPD and long-term oxygen therapy for COPD and interstitial lung disease based on systematic reviews.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0700/p102.html
Hypertension: New Guidelines from the International Society of Hypertension - Practice ...
Jun 15, 2021 - The International Society of Hypertension has published summary guidelines based on major international guidelines published between 2017 and 2020 on the control of hypertension. These summary guidelines include essential recommendations and suggestions for optimal care.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0615/p763.html
Chronic Kidney Disease in Diabetes: Guidelines from KDIGO - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jun 1, 2021 - The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) group, an international organization dedicated to nephrology clinical practice guidelines, has developed a new guideline for management of diabetes with chronic kidney disease.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p698.html
Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics: The KIDs List - Practice Guidelines ...
May 15, 2021 - The Pediatric Pharmacy Association produced a list of key potentially inappropriate drugs in pediatrics, or the KIDs List, to guide physicians who treat children.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0515/p633.html
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Management Guidelines from the AGA and JTF - Practice ...
May 1, 2021 - The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the Joint Task Force on Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters (JTF) published guidelines for treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0501/p573.html
Dyslipidemia Management for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Guidelines from the ...
Apr 15, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have updated recommendations for evaluation and management of dyslipidemia to prevent cardiovascular disease.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0415/p507.html
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Insomnia Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the ...
Apr 1, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) approved a clinical practice guideline for the management of obstructive sleep apnea and chronic insomnia disorder.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0401/p442.html
Medications for Smoking Cessation: Guidelines from the American Thoracic Society - ...
Mar 15, 2021 - The American Thoracic Society (ATS) published guidelines for medication initiation in tobacco-dependent adults based on a systematic review.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0315/p380.html
Colonoscopy Follow-up: U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer Updates ...
Mar 1, 2021 - Screening colonoscopy findings define the future risk of colorectal cancer and the need for repeat screening. The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer updated recommended follow-up intervals after screening colonoscopy in average-risk individuals.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0301/p314.html
Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia: Updated Guidelines from the Wilderness Medical ...
Feb 15, 2021 - The Wilderness Medical Society has published updated guidelines for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of exercise-associated hyponatremia.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0215/p252.html
ACIP Approves 2021 Adult and Child/ Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Practice ...
Feb 15, 2021 - The 2021 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules have been approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0215/p250.html
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: ACOG Updates Recommendations - Practice Guidelines - ...
Feb 1, 2021 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has new recommendations for managing chronic pelvic pain.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0201/p186.html
Osteoarthritis Management: Updated Guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology...
Jan 15, 2021 - The 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation guidelines reviewed the effectiveness of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for OA in the knee, hip, and hand.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0115/p120.html
Testosterone Therapy for Age-Related Low Testosterone: Guidelines from the ACP - ...
Jan 1, 2021 - The American College of Physicians published guidelines for testosterone therapy in cis gender men with age-related low testosterone based on a systematic review.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/p60.html
Off-Label Use and Misuse of Hormone Supplements: AACE and ACE Position Statement - ...
Dec 15, 2020 - The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology developed a summary of known risks of using off-label hormone treatments.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1215/p759.html
Management of Acute Pain from Non–Low Back Musculoskeletal Injuries: Guidelines from ...
Dec 1, 2020 - The American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians have published guidelines based on a systematic review and network meta-analysis of 207 studies involving 32,959 patients that evaluated treatments for acute musculoskeletal pain other than low back pain.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1201/p697.html
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics - ...
Nov 15, 2020 - The American Academy of Pediatrics has published updated guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1115/p629.html
Accidental Hypothermia: Guidelines from the Wilderness Medical Society - Practice ...
Nov 1, 2020 - The Wilderness Medical Society has published an updated guideline on treating accidental hypothermia outside of hospitals, including a staging classification system based on clinical observation.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1101/p571.html
Influenza Vaccination: Updated 2020-2021 Recommendations from ACIP - Practice ...
Oct 15, 2020 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2020–2021 season.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1015/p505.html
Patellofemoral Pain: Guidelines from the American Physical Therapy Association - ...
Oct 1, 2020 - The American Physical Therapy Association released guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patellofemoral pain.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/p442.html
Chronic Kidney Disease: Evaluation and Treatment Guidelines from the VA/DoD - Practice ...
Sep 15, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have updated recommendations for evaluation and treatment of chronic kidney disease.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0915/p378.html
Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: BMJ Rapid Recommendation - Practice Guidelines...
Sep 1, 2020 - Previous guidelines suggested that levothyroxine treatment may be appropriate with hypothyroid symptoms or a TSH level exceeding 10 mIU per L based on limited evidence. A recent large trial in older adults suggests that treatment shows no benefit in many areas and possible harm.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0901/p316.html
Colorectal Cancer Screening: ACP Guidance Statements - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Aug 15, 2020 - The American College of Physicians developed a consensus statement for colorectal cancer screening of average-risk adults based on their review of six independent guidelines and supporting evidence.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p250.html
Colorectal Cancer Screening: BMJ Rapid Recommendation - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Aug 15, 2020 - Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening recommendations vary because the underlying evidence is low quality, with few screening methods evaluated by randomized trials. The BMJ/MAGIC Group performed a systematic review based on 15-year CRC risk models to compare screening options.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p253.html
VTE in Patients with Cancer: Guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology ...
Aug 1, 2020 - The American Society of Clinical Oncology has updated recommendations for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0801/p188.html
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Updated Recommendations from the ATS and IDSA - Practice ...
Jul 15, 2020 - The American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently updated their recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0715/p121.html
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: AAP Updates Guideline for Diagnosis and ...
Jul 1, 2020 - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in 7% to 8% of children. It affects academic achievement and socioemotional well-being. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated guidelines to emphasize evaluation for comorbid conditions and overcoming systemic ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0701/p58.html
Asthma: Updated Diagnosis and Management Recommendations from GINA - Practice ...
Jun 15, 2020 - The latest update to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines includes significant changes to treatment recommendations, especially a recommendation against using a short-acting beta2 agonists such as albuterol as sole therapy.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0615/p762.html
Preparticipation Physical Evaluation: AAFP and Others Update Recommendations - Practice...
Jun 1, 2020 - The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)and others have published the 5th edition of the preparticipation physical evaluation monograph. Revisions include new mental health and transgender sections and expansion of the female athlete chapter.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0601/p692.html
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescents: ACOG Management Recommendations - Practice ...
May 15, 2020 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has new recommendations and conclusions about menstrual bleeding disorders in adolescents.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0515/p633.html
Migraines in Children: Recommendations for Acute and Preventive Treatment - Practice ...
May 1, 2020 - Updated recommendations for the prevention and treatment of migraines in children and adolescents were recently published by the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society, and they are based on a systematic review of new evidence published between January 2003 and ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0501/p569.html
Acute Altitude Illness: Updated Prevention and Treatment Guidelines from the Wilderness...
Apr 15, 2020 - Acute altitude illness comprises acute mountain sickness, high altitude cerebral edema, and high altitude pulmonary edema. The Wilderness Medical Society has updated prevention and treatment guidelines on acute altitude illness.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0415/p505.html
Frostbite: Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment from the Wilderness Medical ...
Apr 1, 2020 - Recommendations for prevention and treatment of frostbite from the Wilderness Medical Society.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0401/p440.html
Group B Streptococcus Disease: AAP Updates Guidelines for the Management of At-Risk ...
Mar 15, 2020 - The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have updated guidelines for management of early- and late-onset group B streptococcus disease in infants.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0315/p378.html
Tuberculosis Screening, Testing, and Treatment in U.S. Health Care Professionals: CDC ...
Mar 1, 2020 - According to 1995–2007 surveillance data reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Tuberculosis Controllers Association work group, tuberculosis incidence rates in health care professionals were similar to those in the general population.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0301/p312.html
ACIP Approves 2020 Adult and Childhood/Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Practice ...
Feb 15, 2020 - The 2020 adult and childhood/adolescent immunization schedules have been approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0215/p251.html
Breast Cancer Screening: ACP Releases Guidance Statements - Practice Guidelines - ...
Feb 1, 2020 - The American College of Physicians reviewed guidelines from other organizations and developed four statements to provide advice to clinicians about breast cancer screening for women who are at average risk.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0201/p184.html
Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Updated Guidance from the AHA, ACC, and HRS - ...
Jan 15, 2020 - This guideline on atrial fibrillation (AF) management from the American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is an update of the 2014 version and is based on new evidence from clinical trials and the U.S. Food and Drug ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0115/p123.html
Beers Criteria for Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Patients: An Update from the ...
Jan 1, 2020 - The 2019 American Geriatrics Society update of the Beers Criteria uses the five criteria outlined in 2015; these include medications that should typically be avoided in most older patients, medications that should be avoided in older patients with certain conditions, medications that ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p56.html
Managing Chronic Hypertension in Pregnant Women: ACOG Releases Updated Practice ...
Dec 15, 2019 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released an updated practice bulletin to outline diagnosis, effects on pregnancy outcomes, and approaches for management based on new evidence.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1215/p782.html
Diagnosing VTE: Guidelines from the American Society of Hematology - Practice ...
Dec 1, 2019 - The American Society of Hematology has published recommendations for determining the optimal diagnostic strategy based on pretest risk.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/p716.html
Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia: A Practice Bulletin from ACOG - Practice ...
Nov 15, 2019 - Globally, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are one of the main causes of maternal death. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a practice bulletin to outline diagnosis and treatment recommendations for these conditions.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p649.html
Pilonidal Disease Management: Guidelines from the ASCRS - Practice Guidelines - ...
Nov 1, 2019 - The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has released a clinical practice guideline to provide physicians with diagnosis and treatment options of pilonidal disease.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1101/p582.html
Influenza Vaccination: Updated Recommendations from ACIP - Practice Guidelines - ...
Oct 15, 2019 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2019–2020 season.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1015/p505.html
Perinatal Depression: AAP Policy Statement on Recognition and Management - Practice ...
Oct 1, 2019 - The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a policy statement regarding the integration of perinatal depression recognition and management into well-child visits.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p443.html
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for High-Risk TIA and Minor Stroke: BMJ Rapid Recommendation ...
Sep 15, 2019 - Based on a recent randomized controlled trial followed by a systematic review, the BMJ and MAGIC group concluded that dual antiplatelet therapy use for a limited period after mild stroke is beneficial.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p378.html
Tonsillectomy in Children: AAO-HNS Updates Guideline - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Sep 1, 2019 - The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO–HNS) has updated its 2011 guideline on tonsillectomy indications and perioperative care in children one to 18 years of age.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0901/p316.html
Maintenance Intravenous Fluids in Children: AAP Provides Recommendations - Practice ...
Aug 15, 2019 - The American Academy of Pediatrics has created an evidence-based guideline recommending the use of isotonic fluids for patients 28 days to 18 years of age to reduce the risk of developing hyponatremia.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0815/p251.html
Infantile Hemangioma: AAP Releases Guideline for Management - Practice Guidelines - ...
Aug 1, 2019 - Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors of childhood, occurring in up to approximately 5% of infants. These benign vascular tumors are small, self-resolving, and do not require treatment.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0801/p186.html
Interpregnancy Care: Guidelines from ACOG and SMFM - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jul 15, 2019 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have published guidelines focusing on interpregnancy care to improve outcomes of future pregnancies and the overall health of women, regardless of their future pregnancy plans.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p121.html
Physical Activity: Updated Recommendations from HHS - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jul 1, 2019 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published updated recommendations on physical activity based on a systematic review of the effect of physical activity on health. The committee addressed 38 questions and 104 subquestions and graded the evidence based on ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/p58.html
Depression Following Acute Coronary Syndrome Events: Screening and Treatment Guidelines...
Jun 15, 2019 - ...Practice Guidelines Depression Following Acute Coronary Syndrome Events: Screening and Treatment Guidelines from the AAFP JENNIFER FROST, MD, Swope Health Services, Wyandotte, Kansas ROBERT L. RICH JR., MD, FAAFP, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina, Bladen County...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/od2.html
Depression After ACS Events: AAFP Releases Updated Guidelines - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jun 15, 2019 - The American Academy of Family Physicians has released a guideline focusing on depression in adults within three months of an ACS event (unstable angina or myocardial infarction). The guideline is based on a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and observational studies and...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p785.html
Cancer Screening: ACS Releases Annual Summary of Recommendations - Practice Guidelines ...
Jun 1, 2019 - The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides a summary of recommendations for cancer screening each year, including any updates and recent data, and advice for when recommendations cannot be made.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p719.html
Chronic Cough After Acute Viral Bronchiolitis: Suggestions from the ACCP - Practice ...
May 15, 2019 - To address the high prevalence of bronchiolitis, the effects of chronic cough on patients' quality of life, and adverse effects from inappropriate use of medications, an expert panel from the American College of Chest Physicians performed systematic reviews to develop several ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0515/p654.html
Cholesterol Management: ACC/AHA Updates Guideline - Practice Guidelines - American ...
May 1, 2019 - The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) task force on clinical practice guidelines has updated its 2013 cholesterol guideline.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0501/p589.html
Child Passenger Safety: AAP Updates Best Practice Recommendations - Practice Guidelines...
Apr 15, 2019 - There has been an increase in scientific evidence supporting the use of child safety and booster seats. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated best practice recommendations on child passenger safety based on this evidence.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0415/p525.html
Mild TBI in Children: Guidance from the CDC for Diagnosis and Treatment - Practice ...
Apr 1, 2019 - Mild traumatic brain injury in children is a major problem in the United States. Based on a systematic literature review, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released recommendations specific to children with Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 13 to 15.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p462.html
HIV Prevention and Treatment with ART: International Antiviral Society Updates ...
Mar 15, 2019 - Antiretroviral therapy is the key to preventing and managing human immunodeficiency virus infection. Based on the availability of new medications and treatment options, the USA Panel of the International Antiviral Society has updated its 2016 recommendations.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0315/p395.html
Myocardial Infarction: Expert Consensus Group Provides Updated Definition - Practice ...
Mar 1, 2019 - An expert consensus group of the European Society of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association, and World Heart Federation has provided an updated universal definition of myocardial infarction.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0301/p334.html
ACIP Approves 2019 Adult and Childhood/Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Practice ...
Feb 15, 2019 - The 2019 adult and childhood/adolescent immunization schedules have been approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0215/p264.html
Urinary Incontinence: Screening Recommendation from the WPSI - Practice Guidelines - ...
Feb 1, 2019 - Urinary incontinence adversely affects health, quality of life, and function for most women at some point in their lives. However, it is underreported because of embarrassment, stigma, or acceptance as normal. Early intervention may reduce progression, improve quality of life, and limit...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0201/p194.html
Colorectal Cancer Screening: ACS Updates Guideline for Adults with Average Risk - ...
Jan 15, 2019 - To support early identification and treatment, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its 2008 guidance on counseling and referring patients at average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) based on new evidence regarding screening options and the ever-changing risk of CRC.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0115/p129.html
Deprescribing Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists for Insomnia in Adults - Practice ...
Jan 1, 2019 - A multidisciplinary group of clinicians as part of the Deprescribing Guidelines in the Elderly project has developed evidence-based guidelines focused on deprescribing long-term Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs) in patients taking them for insomnia, with the goal of helping ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0101/p57.html
Crohn's Disease: ACG Releases Updated Management Guidelines - Practice Guidelines - ...
Dec 15, 2018 - Options for managing Crohn’s disease continue to increase, as does the prevalence of the disease. The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has released an updated clinical practice guideline outlining features of the disease, as well as diagnosis and treatment options.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1215/p756.html
Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations from the ACCP - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Dec 1, 2018 - The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recently published recommendations for lung cancer screening based on key questions developed using the PICO (population, intervention, comparator, and outcome) format.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/p688.html
Dysphonia (Hoarseness): AAO-HNSF Releases Updated Clinical Guideline for Treatment - ...
Nov 15, 2018 - To improve the quality of care for patients of all ages with dysphonia, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) updated guidelines to reduce inappropriate variations in care, produce optimal health outcomes, and minimize harm.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/p606.html
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: ACP Releases Updated Guidance Statement on A1C Targets for ...
Nov 1, 2018 - This guidance statement from the American College of Physicians (ACP) aims to help physicians achieve appropriate A1C targets via medication for nonpregnant patients with type 2 diabetes based on a review of six health care organization guidelines.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/p613.html
Influenza Vaccination Recommendations for 2018-2019: Updates from ACIP - Practice ...
Oct 15, 2018 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2018–2019 season.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1015/p541.html
Depression in Adolescents: AAP Updates Guidelines on Diagnosis and Treatment - Practice...
Oct 1, 2018 - These updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics aim to address the identification and diagnosis of all forms of depression in adolescents, defined in this guideline as those 10 to 21 years of age.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1001/p462.html
Deprescribing Antipsychotics for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and ...
Sep 15, 2018 - As part of the Deprescribing Guidelines in the Elderly Project, a Canadian team consisting of two family physicians, one geriatric psychiatrist, two geriatricians, and four pharmacists has provided recommendations to guide physicians in deprescribing antipsychotics for behavioral and ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0915/p394.html
Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Skin Abscesses After Incision and Drainage: BMJ Rapid ...
Sep 1, 2018 - A collaboration between the BMJ and the MAGIC group led an international panel made up of a variety of health care professionals (e.g., family physicians, internists, dermatologists) and adults with experience treating and living with skin abscesses to create recommendations regarding ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0901/p323.html
Safe Reduction of Primary Cesarean Births: National Partnership for Maternal Safety ...
Aug 15, 2018 - The National Partnership for Maternal Safety has developed a patient safety bundle that outlines important practices that every maternity unit should implement to reduce the number of primary cesarean births and improve care to increase the number of vaginal births.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0815/p258.html
Diabetes: ADA Releases Revised Position Statement on Standards of Medical Care - ...
Aug 1, 2018 - Because the evidence regarding medical care for persons with diabetes mellitus continues to evolve, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) annually updates its standards. In addition, starting in 2018, the ADA will also periodically update its guidance online if warranted.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0801/p187.html
Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination and Screening: Best Practices from the ACP and CDC - ...
Jul 15, 2018 - The American College of Physicians and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the consensus among these recommendations, with recent evidence, to develop a best practice advice statement for vaccination, screening, care, and treatment of patients at risk of or who ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0715/p121.html
Bleeding with Anticoagulants: ACC Releases Expert Consensus Decision Pathway to Guide ...
Jul 1, 2018 - This Expert Consensus Decision Pathway from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) aims to provide physicians with decision-making assistance for managing bleeding events in patients taking anticoagulants.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0701/p57.html
Corticosteroids for Sore Throat: BMJ Rapid Recommendation - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jun 15, 2018 - The BMJ Rapid Recommendations team, a collaboration between BMJ and the MAGIC group, issued a weak recommendation to give a single dose of oral corticosteroids to most patients with acute sore throat.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0615/p821.html