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Guidelines for Managing Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

Guidelines for Managing Stable Ischemic Heart Disease | Feature

May 30, 2013

Several medical societies have collaborated to develop guidelines that provide a framework for clinicians to diagnose and manage patients with stable ischemic heart disease.

Coming to a Consensus on TAVR

Coming to a Consensus on TAVR | Feature

April 30, 2013

An expert consensus document on transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) outlines who should be performing TAVR and patient selection for the procedure.

Staging Melanoma With SLNB

Staging Melanoma With SLNB | Opinion Article

April 16, 2013

Clinicians must determine if putting patients with thin melanomas through an additional procedure—with additional risks and costs—will have a positive impact for them when the benefits are unclear.

Welcome Guidelines for Managing Rhinosinusitis

Welcome Guidelines for Managing Rhinosinusitis | Feature

December 13, 2012

Most sinus infections are caused by viruses rather than bacteria, according to recent guidelines on rhinosinusitis. Distinguishing between these infections is paramount to optimizing patient care.

Managing Pediatric Septic Shock

Managing Pediatric Septic Shock | Opinion Article

November 9, 2011

Septic shock has historically been a significant problem in the pediatric population. The incidence of pediatric septic shock is highest among children with special healthcare needs, a growing group of patients in our society.

Guidelines Update: Managing Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage | Feature

March 15, 2011

Updated guidelines for the treatment of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in adults by the AHA and ASA stress that ICH is a treatable disorder, and the overall aggressiveness of care is directly related to mortality from this disease.

Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Infection: A Guideline Update | Feature

December 28, 2010

New treatment guidelines for adults with HIV infection emphasize the importance of starting antiretroviral therapy early and continuing treatment without interruption.

Helpful Guidelines for Heart Health in Diabetes | Feature

November 29, 2010

A new position statement released by the American College of Cardiology Foundation, the American Diabetes Association, and the American Heart Association recommends that fewer patients with diabetes at risk for cardiovascular disease take low-dose aspirin than was previously recommended.

Updated Guidelines for Use of Antiretroviral Therapies in HIV | Feature

March 22, 2010

Revised guidelines have been issued for the use of antiretroviral therapy in people with HIV. Important changes have been made in the initiation of therapy and determining which regimens are most appropriate when starting treatment.