August 16th 2023
The CDC update recommends ending screening strategies that require multiple clinic visits for sample collection, favoring 1 visit and automatic HCV RNA testing.
August 9th 2023
Updates to CDC recommendations on influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine formulations will impact your choices during flu season this year.
August 2nd 2023
The triple assay can identify and differentiate influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus in approximately 2 hours and is already in use.
August 1st 2023
The American College of Physicians in the updated guidance maintains the risk/benefit ratio supports screening initiation at age 50 (vs 45) years.
December 30th 2022
Patient Care Guideline Toplines summarize newly revised and updated clinical recommendations from professional societies for convenient, at-a-glance review.
CDC 2023 Immunization Updates for 5 Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses
See highlights of CDC 2023 immunization updates for: pneumococcal disease; measles, mumps, and rubella; hepatitis B; polio; and monkeypox.
When Statin Guidelines Collide: 5 Questions on 2 Approaches to Primary CVD Prevention
Guidelines on primary ASCVD prevention from the USPSTF and the AHA/ACC/Multisociety differ on why and when to initiate a statin. Try the 5-question quiz.
13 Medications to Avoid in Adults with Hypertension: A Guideline Topline for Primary Care
Reduce potential for promoting or worsening hypertension by stopping, reducing, or using alternatives to these 13 drugs and substances.
KDIGO 2022 Diabetes Management in CKD Guideline: A Topline Look at the Focused Update
This topline look at the KDIGO 2022 updated guideline highlights new recommendations for clinical use of SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA, and nonsteroidal MRA.
Topics in Cardiometabolic Disease: Hypertension Guideline Quiz
Cardiometabolic disease affects 1 out of every 2 Americans today. This first of 4 quizzes tests your knowledge of how to manage hypertension, heart failure, and renal disease.
Management of Type 2 Diabetes Complications, Comorbidities Focus of AACE 2022 Guideline Update
AACE president Dr Sethu Reddy highlights evidence-based updates, including selection of diabetes medication based on comorbidities and new agents to treat DKD and elevated lipids.
CDC Releases Updated, Expanded Clinical Guidance on Prescribing Opioids for Pain
The 2022 guidance covers acute, subacute, and chronic pain and replaces the 2016 guidelines.
AACE President Sethu Reddy, MD, Highlights Updated 2022 Diabetes Guidelines for Primary Care
Reddy talks about the value of A1c vs results of an OGTT for T2D diagnosis, about glycemic targets and patient safety, hyperglycemia during pregnancy, and more in our interview.
Pharmacologic Interventions for Adults with Obesity: Guideline Topline for Primary Care
The American Gastroenterological Association released its first medical guideline recommending prescription medications for weight loss in adults with obesity. A review, here.
New AGA Guidelines Recommend Use of Antiobesity Medications for Weight Management
Adults with obesity who have an inadequate response to lifestyle interventions alone should be offered 1 of 4 suggested medications.
Weight Loss is Essential to Optimize Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Management
Weight loss of at least 5% to 10% for persons with T2D is realistic and essential, says Nisa Maruthur, MD, MHS, coauthor of the new ADA/EASD consensus report.
ADA/EASD Consensus Report on T2D Management: Coauthor Talks Take-homes for Primary Care
Nisa Maruthur, MD, MHS, a primary care physician and consensus report coauthor, discusses elements of the most effective care for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Causes of Secondary Hypertension: A Guideline Topline for Primary Care
Obstructive sleep apnea is a cause of secondary hypertension in up to 50% of cases; more common causes here, from the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines.
New USPSTF Colorectal Cancer Screening Draft Recommendation Includes Adults Aged 45 Years
For the first time, the USPSTF recommends colorectal cancer screening in adults beginning at age 45.