Our Guidelines Rundown Series continues with a new article dedicated to Sarcoma Awareness Month. Presently, there exists only a limited number of guidelines pertaining to Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS), as they have only been released by a few medical societies. These guidelines offer recommendations on the management, treatment, and indications for radiation therapy for STS. […]
Our Guidelines Rundown Series continues with a new article focusing on hepatitis. There are many current guidelines on hepatitis, published from a dozen different medical societies. These guidelines encompass recommendations on hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as well as their impact on individuals with chronic kidney disease, cancer, and pregnancy. Let’s now explore the list […]
Our Guidelines Rundown Series continues with a new article focusing on multiple sclerosis (MS). Currently, there are limited guidelines available on MS, all of which are provided by the American Academy of Neurology. These guidelines encompass a range of topics including vaccines and immunizations, therapies, alternative medicine, as well as the assessment and management of […]
For this installment of our Guidelines Side-By-Side Series, we’re going to take a look at the current guidelines for atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly referred to as eczema. It is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, identified by dry, itchy skin that may release clear fluid when scratched. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that this […]
Our Guidelines Rundown Series progresses with a new article focused on tuberculosis. Numerous guidelines on tuberculosis are currently available, published by nearly a dozen different medical societies and organizations. The most recent guideline, issued by the World Health Organization, stands out as it leads the global initiative to eradicate tuberculosis by advocating for universal access […]
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a significant controllable risk factor for stroke and heart disease. In this article, we’re going to review the 2022 Blood Pressure Targets in Adults with Hypertension guideline from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) published on November 14, 2022. […]
In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, our ongoing Guidelines Rundown Series will be dedicated to the topic of stroke. There are a multitude of current guidelines on stroke, published from over a dozen different medical societies. These guidelines encompass strategies for prevention, management, and rehabilitation post-stroke. Below is the rundown of clinical practice guidelines on stroke: […]
Our Guidelines Rundown Series continues with a new article focusing on mechanical ventilation. There are many current guidelines on mechanical ventilation, published by over a half dozen different medical societies. These guidelines both cover mechanical ventilation in a broad sense, as well as in specific situations, such as prevention of VAP. Today we’re going to […]
Today, we will be providing an overview of the latest developments in the field of Infectious Diseases up to April 2024. This includes new medications, new guidelines, and noteworthy research and journal articles that have been published in the first four months of the year. Recent Infectious Diseases-Related Clinical Guidelines Recent Infectious Disease-Related FDA Medication […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month or National Diabetes Month. In this article, we will take a look at all of the new guidelines, therapies and innovations that have been introduced since Diabetes Awareness Month 2021. Guidelines Below is a list of various Diabetes-related clinical practice guidelines that were published between National Diabetes Month 2021 and […]
2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) Joint Committee have just published their much anticipated clinical practice guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease. This guideline covers everything from the basics of aortic anatomy, to in-depth discussions […]
As most know, clinical guidelines are meant to translate the best available evidence into the best available clinical practice. The best available evidence is commonly in the form of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and most RCTs study homogenous populations. This of course makes sense, because the trials want to be as controlled as possible and […]
Having trained in family medicine, I used to explain my profession to patients as having medical knowledge that was a mile wide and an inch deep (as the saying goes). There is not enough time in the world for any singular physician to know everything and to know it well. If you are part of […]
MISSED OUT ON THE LATEST CLINICAL GUIDELINE ANNOUNCEMENTS? No problem, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list to all guidelines and FDA approvals that were published last month. CLINICAL GUIDELINES AABB COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma AAES Adrenalectomy AAOS Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries AAP Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks […]
Select Immunization Guidelines and Schedules for All Ages in Clinical Practice August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Emphasizing the value and importance of vaccinations, August National Immunization Awareness Month highlights the goal of immunization for disease prevention for all ages! Prevent serious diseases with the latest immunization guidelines and schedules listed below! CLINICAL GUIDELINES CDC Childhood […]
MISSED OUT ON THE LATEST CLINICAL GUIDELINE ANNOUNCEMENTS? No problem, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list to all guidelines and FDA approvals that were published last month. CLINICAL GUIDELINES AAP Vision and Concussion: Symptoms, Signs, Evaluation, and Treatment AGA Management of Subepithelial Lesions (SEL) Encountered During Routine Endoscopy AHA Polygenic Risk Scores for Cardiovascular […]