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Guidelines for Diagnosing & Treating Diabetic Foot Infections | Feature

May 23, 2013

The IDSA has released guidelines emphasizing rapid and appropriate therapy for treating diabetic foot infections. A multidisciplinary team should be utilized to assess and address various aspects of the problem.

Guidance for CRC Screening | Feature

April 26, 2013

Four guidance statements have been identified for colorectal cancer screening.

Closing the Gaps in PAH Management | Feature

April 3, 2013

Recent data suggest a care gap in following guideline-recommended approaches to diagnosing pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Efforts to improve adherence to PAH guidelines are necessary.

Guidelines for Nutrition & Exercise in Cancer Survivors | Feature

March 28, 2013

Based on this new and accumulating evidence, an expert panel convened by the ACS issued formal guidelines for cancer survivors for the first time.

Updated Guidelines for RA Treatment | Opinion Article

February 11, 2013

The ACR update re-emphasizes the importance of aggressive treatment in early RA. In addition to better outcomes, early intensive treatment can help patients maintain physical function and quality of life.

A New Guideline for Treating Hypertriglyceridemia | Feature

January 30, 2013

The Endocrine Society has released a clinical practice guideline on hypertriglyceridemia that stresses the importance of individualizing treatments based on patient factors.

Highlights from the 2013 Adult Immunization Schedule | Medical Blog

January 29, 2013

The Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued the 2013 adult immunization schedule, posted online this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine.…

Guidelines Update: Preventive Treatments for Migraine | Feature

January 25, 2013

Updated guidelines on migraine from the American Academy of Neurology address the safety and efficacy of pharmacologic therapies for migraine prevention, including prescription, OTC drugs, and complementary therapies.

A Guideline Update for Managing Acute Pain in Perioperative Settings | Feature

January 14, 2013

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has updated guidelines to assist physicians with preoperative evaluations and preparation. The guidelines also provide recommendations for perioperative and multimodal techniques for pain management.

Updating Osteoarthritis Treatment Recommendations | Opinion Article

December 26, 2012

New therapies for osteoarthritis and additional information on the safety and acceptability of existing therapies for patients with the condition have emerged.