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 ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0101/p57.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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0601/p719.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
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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1001/p443.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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p121.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
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
Infectious Diarrhea: IDSA Updates Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management - Practice ...
May 15, 2018 - The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has updated its 2001 guidelines for the management of children and adults with suspected or confirmed infectious diarrhea. Infectious diarrhea is usually self-limited, but diagnostic testing and treatment are indicated in some cases.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0515/p676.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
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...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0615/p785.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 ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0515/p654.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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0301/p334.html
Tuberculosis: Guidelines for Diagnosis from the ATS, IDSA, and CDC - Practice ...
Jan 1, 2018 - Persons with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection may have no clinical evidence of disease and present asymptomatically, known as latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) or symptomatically, known as tuberculosis (TB). The American Thoracic Society (ATS), Infectious Diseases Society of ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0101/p56.html
Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: A Guideline from the AAAAI/ACAAI Joint Task ...
Jun 1, 2018 - To outline quality improvement opportunities for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters, consisting of experts from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0601/p756.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
Treatment of Low BMD and Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Updated Guideline from the ...
Mar 1, 2018 - Osteoporosis, which most commonly occurs in the hip, spine, and wrist, puts persons at increased risk of fragility and fracture. The American College of Physicians (ACP) has updated its 2008 guideline to include new evidence regarding fracture prevention in adults with low bone mineral ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0301/p352.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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0215/p264.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
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
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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/p606.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
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.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0615/p821.html
Syncope Evaluation and Treatment Guidelines from ACC, AHA, and HRS - Practice ...
Apr 1, 2018 - The American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), and Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) have released guidelines to assist physicians in evaluating and treating syncope.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0401/p478.html