New Clinical Practice Guidelines & FDA Drug Approvals – October 2023
Missed out on the latest clinical practice guidelines? Here’s a list of all the guidelines and FDA drug approvals that were published during the last month.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Clinical Practice Guidelines & FDA Drug Approvals – July 2023
Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Screening Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:July 2023 Implementing Strategies to Prevent Infections in Acute-Care Settings Author:Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America America (SHEA) Published:July 11, 2023 Vulnerabilities in Older Patients Receiving Systemic Cancer Therapy Author:American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) […]
World Hepatitis Day 2023 – Current Guidelines & Best Practices
July 28, 2023 marks World Hepatitis Day – a day recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as many other reputable organizations across the globe to raise awareness for the worldwide burden of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other viral hepatitis in general. […]
New Clinical Practice Guidelines & FDA Drug Approvals – June 2023
Anxiety Disorders in Adults: Screening – Adults 64 Years or Younger Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:June 2023 Anxiety Disorders in Adults: Screening – Older Adults 65 Years or Older Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:June 2023 Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults: Screening – Adults 64 Years or Younger Author:United […]
Guideline Implementation Series: Step 2 – Measuring Current Practice At Your Institution
A while back, we kicked off a 7-step approach on how to implement guidelines or any specific guideline recommendations with an organization. We also looked closely at the first step of the process on how to identify some of these guideline as well as some factors to consider when determining guideline implementation priorities. We have […]
New Clinical Practice Guidelines & FDA Drug Approvals – May 2023
Addressing Stigma and Bias in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Obesity/Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease and Assessing Bias and Stigmatization as Determinants of Disease Severity Society:American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Published:May 4, 2023 Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence Society:American Psychological Association (APA) Published:May 9, 2023 2023 Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management […]
Bridging The Gap Between HCPs and Clinical Practice Guidelines
How Often Do HCPs Reference Clinical Practice Guidelines? For What Use Cases? What Are The Most Preferred Formats? How Do HCPs Learn About New Guidelines? Full-Text Guidelines VS. Summarized Versions? Research on Clinical Practice Guidelines: HCP Preferences, Usage, Preferred Formats, Adherence, & Strategies to Promote Guideline Implementation. We asked all these questions to clinicians spanning […]
Guideline Implementation Series: Step 1 – Identify the Guideline Recommendation(s) that You Wish to Implement
In a follow up to our previous article – Guideline Implementation Overview: 7 Steps to Improve Clinical Guideline Adherence at your Organization – we are taking a deeper dive into the first step – identifying the key guidelines/guideline recommendation to implement. STEP 1 is actually a multi-part step, so we will be breaking STEP 1 […]
National Lupus Awareness Month 2023 – What’s New in Clinical Guidelines for Lupus Awareness Month
May is Lupus Awareness Month. From 1977-2009, Lupus Awareness Month was originally observed in September. In 2009 the Lupus Foundation of America declared May would be the new official month for Lupus Awareness. Lupus is a chronic disease that affects individuals from all walks of life. It is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body’s […]
New Clinical Guidelines & FDA Drug Approvals – April 2023
Skin Cancer: Screening Society:U.S. Preventative Services Task Foce (USPSTF) Published:April 18, 2023 COVID-19 Guideline Part 1: Treatment and Management Society:Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Published:April 13, 2023 Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection Society:United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Published:April 12, 2023 Management of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Society:American […]
Guideline Implementation Overview: 7 Steps to Improve Clinical Guideline Adherence at your Organization
In a bit of a deviation from the norm, rather than inform our readers of specific guideline recommendations, we wanted to provide a stepped approach for various best practices on how you can implement guidelines or specific guideline recommendations within your organization. As most know, the publication of a new guideline does not equate to […]
IBS Awareness Month & World IBS Day – April 2023: Best Practices and Recommendations for IBS Treatment and Management
If the majority of patients report that they would be willing to give up 10 to 15 years of their life expectancy just for an instant cure for their Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it gives healthcare providers pretty clear insight into how impactful and potentially debilitating this condition can be on a patient’s quality of […]
New Clinical Guidelines & FDA Drug Approvals – March 2023
Probiotics and Prebiotics Society:World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) Published:March 1, 2023 Obesity Algorithm 2023 Society:Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Published:March 1, 2023 Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Toolkit Society:Consensus and Physician Experts (CPE) Published:March 1, 2023 COVID-19 Guideline, Part 1: Treatment and Management Society:Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Published:March 14, 2023 Comprehensive Adult Eye and Vision Examination […]
World Tuberculosis Day 2023: Effective Guideline Recommendation Strategies For Managing TB
As World Tuberculosis Day or World TB Day approaches on March 24th, it’s important to remember that tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health issue. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, TB was the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, ranking above HIV/AIDS. The United States has one of the lowest TB incidence […]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2023: Screening Guidelines Highlighting The Differences and Similarities of 8 Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
The month of March is dedicated to National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign aimed at increasing awareness of colorectal cancer (CRC) and the importance of cancer screenings, as well as promoting healthy lifestyle habits for primary prevention in reducing the risk of developing CRC. Despite being the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related […]
World Obesity Day 2023 – Changing Perspectives: A Clinical Practice Guidelines Approach to Obesity Care
World Obesity Day is an annual event intended to unify healthcare communities in rallying behind the common goal of tackling the obesity crisis. The theme for World Obesity Day 2023 is “Changing Perspectives: Let’s Talk Obesity”, which focuses on harnessing the power of conversation and obesity awareness to improve obesity care by addressing misconceptions and […]