Search results for "Guidelines"
Updated guidelines suggest caution with chemo-induced anemia
Tdap vaccine recommendations
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/02/6.htm
2 Nov 2010
New guidelines on HIV prevention, treatment released
The International AIDS Society-USA released clinical guidelines on preventing and treating HIV, noting that the 2 approaches should complement each other on reducing the spread of the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/29/2.htm
29 Jul 2014
Postpolypectomy risk stratification guidelines from the U.S. and U.K. compared
Guidelines used in the United Kingdom to stratify postpolypectomy patients may more accurately predict risk of advanced colorectal neoplasia than current U.S. guidelines, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/18/4.htm
18 Dec 2012
Guidelines issued for preventing first strokes
MKSAP Quiz: Type 2 diabetes management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/2.htm
14 Dec 2010
Updated guidelines issued on post-HIV-exposure prophylaxis
Health care workers with any occupational exposure to HIV should immediately use a post-exposure prophylaxis regimen comprising three or more antiretroviral drugs, according to updated guidelines from the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/13/5.htm
13 Aug 2013
Guidelines recommend judicious use of testing, antibiotics, children's tonsillectomies for strep
Most sore throats are caused by a virus, not streptococcus bacteria, and shouldn't be treated with antibiotics, suggest guidelines published this week by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/2.htm
11 Sep 2012
Neurology guidelines rate migraine prophylaxis options
Prescription, over-the-counter and complementary treatments for migraine prevention were evaluated in two new guideline updates from the American Academy of Neurology.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/01/2.htm
1 May 2012
Joint guidelines released for recognition, accreditation of patient-centered medical homes
The American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Osteopathic Association released joint guidelines last week on recognition and accreditation of patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/15/9.htm
15 Mar 2011
Updated guidelines issued on management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
Insurance company's anti-antacid project had little effectPhysicians avoid e-prescribing even if they have access
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/4.htm
3 Aug 2010
Guidelines suggest more informed consent for prostate cancer screening
MKSAP Quiz: optimal management of coronary artery disease
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/09/2.htm
9 Mar 2010