Clinicians Treating COPD Often Do Not Follow GOLD Guidelines
A real-world study explored clinician adherence to the 2017 GOLD guideline recommendations for COPD as well as rates of ICS/triple therapy prescription.
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AAP Releases Guidelines on the Management of Obesity in Children and Adolescents
The American Academy of Pediatrics released clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of obesity in children and adolescents.
ACIP: 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule Updates
Several changes have been made to the adult immunization schedule 2023.
AHA Statement on Complementary or Alternative Medicines for Heart Failure
The American Heart Association has issued a statement regarding HF patient’s use of over-the-counter medications and supplements.
2022 ACC/AHA Guidelines for Aortic Disease Diagnosis and Management
Updated guidelines from the ACC and AHA for 2022 have been issued regarding diagnosis and management of aortic disease.
CDC Releases Updated Guidance on Prescribing Opioid Pain Medication
The 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline is intended to help clinicians weigh the benefits and risks of opioids and alternative pain treatments for outpatients.
ACC Recommendations on the Role of Nonstatin Therapies for Lowering LDL-C
In 2021, an expert panel assembled to review gaps in care related to treatments meant to lower LDL-C in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
ACIP: Updated Vaccine Guidance for the 2022-2023 Influenza Season
In general, routine annual vaccination is recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older who have no contraindications and should be completed by the end of October.
USPSTF Issues Final Recommendations on Statin Use for Primary Prevention of CVD
These recommendations apply only to individuals without a history of CVD and who are not already taking statins.
ATS Guideline: Outpatient Management of Pediatric Post-Prematurity Respiratory Disease
How should clinicians handle the outpatient management of infants, children, and adolescents with post-prematurity respiratory disease? A summary of updated recommendations from the American Thoracic Society offers guidance.
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