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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2024: A Patient’s Guide to Colorectal Cancer Screening 

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent and potentially deadly disease that affects millions of individuals each year. In the United States alone, CRC ranks as the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer among adults and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths.  Despite its prevalence, CRC is highly preventable through early detection and screening. As clinicians, […]

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National Kidney Month 2024: Essential Kidney Disease Guidelines (2020 – Present)

850 million people in the world have kidney disease. Yet, few are aware of its dangers. On average, kidney disease affects one in nine people with most of them not even being aware of it. This lack of early detection can be fatal as kidney dysfunction that lasts longer than three months most often is […]

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Essential Cancer Prevention and Screening Guidelines You Can’t Miss! National Cancer Prevention Month 2024

Join us as we combat the staggering statistics of cancer. With over 600,000 lives lost last year, and 40% of cases preventable, the urgency is clear. This February, in honor of National Cancer Prevention Month 2024, we’re assembling various cancer-related screening and prevention guidelines to help the fight against this devastating disease.  Together, let’s turn […]

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American Heart Month 2024: What’s New and Upcoming in American Heart Association Clinical Guidelines

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) isn’t exclusive to older adults. Data show that CVD and CVD mortality are increasing among younger populations. 1 in every 3 deaths in the United States is related to cardiovascular disease. For American Heart […]

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2023 in Review: Top Clinical Guidelines and Breakthroughs 

Hundreds of clinical practice guidelines are published each year. In 2023, a total of 224 guidelines were published in the United States alone marking a 16% increase from prior year. We’ve seen a spike in guidelines being published in the months of May (32 guidelines) and August (24 guidelines) in 2023 versus a spike of […]

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Diabetes Awareness Month 2023: New Diabetes Clinical Guideline Updates

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th marks World Diabetes Day, an opportunity to raise awareness around diabetes prevention and fighting this disease. About 37 million Americans are impacted by this disease which can affect the heart, kidneys, & nerves.   For National Diabetes Month 2023, we’ve put together a list of all […]

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Lung Cancer Guidelines for Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2023 – Clinical Practice Guideline Round Up

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month and November 11 is dedicated to National Lung Cancer Awareness Day. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States, accounting for more deaths than colon cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. There are two main forms of lung cancer […]

Liver Cancer Guidelines for Awareness Month 2023 – Clinical Practice Guideline Round Up

October is Cancer Awareness Month as well as Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Hepatocellular Carcinoma, (HCC for short), or Liver Cancer, is the third most deadliest cancer in the United States. Each year, tens of thousands of new cases are reported, and as many as 30,000 deaths caused by HCC alone.  For Liver Cancer Awareness Month […]

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 – The Latest Clinical Guidelines and FDA Drug Approvals for Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and October 13, 2023 is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. An important month that is recognized by nearly all of the leading professional and patient-facing organizations including advocacy groups representing oncology, women’s health, breast cancer survivors and all the related healthcare professionals. This includes respected organizations like American […]

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New Clinical Practice Guidelines & FDA Drug Approvals – September 2023

Management of Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia or Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia Author:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Published:September 1, 2023 Outpatient Treatment of Confirmed COVID-19 Author:American College of Physicians (ACP) Published:September 19, 2023 Optimal Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for Patients with Symptomatic Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis or Advanced Symptomatic Osteonecrosis with Secondary Arthritis […]

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10 New Heart Health Guidelines for World Heart Day 2023

Every year cardiovascular disease claims million of lives worldwide. World Heart Day, which is celebrated globally on September 29th serves as a reminder to prioritize heart health and take measures against heart disease. This occasion offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the significance of maintaining the heart, educating individuals on factors that affect global […]

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023 – What’s New in Prostate Cancer Clinical Guidelines

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, and 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the leading site of new cancers diagnosed and the number two cause of death for males. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023 […]

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National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2023 – What’s New in Clinical Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. In this article, we will be taking a look at the current clinical […]

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New Clinical Practice Guidelines & FDA Drug Approvals – August 2023

Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Preventive Medication Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:August 2023 Prevention of Acquisition of HIV: Preexposure Prophylaxis Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:August 2023 Palliative Care for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Interstitial Lung Disease Author:European Respiratory Society (ERS) Published:August 17, 2023 […]

Guideline Implementation Series: Step 3 – Identify Potential Barriers (& Enablers) to Implementing the Recommendation

Through Step 2 you’ve now collected data about your organization relevant to the recommendation you want to implement. Getting to know the current state of your institution is foundational for implementing your chosen recommendation, but so is having a shared structure for change when beginning the transformation process.  Consequently, Step 3 is where we address […]

2023 Immunization Guidelines & Schedules – Immunization Awareness Month

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. Last year’s post highlighted select immunization guidelines. This year we are focusing on the changes and updates made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the updated 2023 […]