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Guidelines Spotlight - Epilepsy in Women

Teratogenesis, Perinatal, and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After in Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Medication – Guidelines Spotlight

A focused guideline update “Teratogenesis, Perinatal, and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After in Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Medication” was released by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the American Epilepsy Society (AES), and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) on May 15, 2024. The new guideline updates the previous 2009 guideline for “Management Issues for Women with […]

Guidelines Side-By-Side IBS

Comparing AGA and ACG Guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Guidelines Side-By-Side

This week’s Guidelines Side-By-Side Series will compare the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) guidelines from the two prominent GI-related associations in the United States – AGA and ACG. Below is an overview of the three guidelines that will be compared side-by-side. The AGA guidelines, while technically two separate documents, were published together at the same time. […]

Guidelines+ Journal Rundown Orthopedics

Top Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Articles June 2024 – Guidelines+ Journals

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular orthopedics and sports medicine-related articles recently published across medical journals. Beneficial effects of exercise, testosterone, vitamin D, calcium and protein in older men-A randomized clinical trial Activity-Dependent Compensation at the Hip and Ankle at 8 Years After the Reconstruction […]

Guidelines+ Trials Rundown - Gout

Gout in Adults – Guidelines+ Trials Rundown

Today we’re going to look at the ongoing studies and clinical trials specific to gout in adults. The below list was curated by assessing the ongoing Phase 3 trials for gout, specific for adults, and based in the United States. The dates provided are estimates, and subject to change. The list is primarily studies that […]

SVSVAM 2024 Recap

VAM24 Conference Recap – The Latest Research on Aortic Disease

The 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM24) took place from June 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois, serving as the Society of Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) premier event. This meeting provided a plethora of valuable scientific content tailored to meet the needs of every member of the vascular care team. A key focus of VAM24 was aortic disease, encompassing […]

Upadacitinib (Rinvoq / AbbVie) and Current Clinical Guidelines – Guidelines+ Monographs

In this edition of our Guidelines+ Monographs Series, we will be taking a look at AbbVie’s medication Upadacitinib, brand name Rinvoq. Initially approved in 2019 Rinvoq is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor used to treat a variety of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, atopic dermatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographic axial […]

Guidelines Timeline - Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)

Comparing ACC Expert Consensus Pathways for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) – Guidelines Timelines

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA), is renowned for its extensive publication of cardiology-related clinical practice guidelines. Alongside these guidelines, the ACC also produces Expert Consensus Decision Pathways (ECDPs), which are consensus-based documents aimed at providing valuable insights and recommendations in the field of cardiology. In this […]

Guidelines Rundown Multiple Myeloma

What’s New in Multiple Myeloma Guidelines – Guidelines Rundown

Multiple Myeloma, also known as Myeloma or Plasma Cell Myeloma, is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, which are responsible for producing antibodies to protect against infections. This disease can present in various ways, ranging from a slow-developing form with minimal protein abnormalities and few malignant cells to a rapidly progressing and life-threatening […]

What's Changed & Predictions Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Guidelines – What’s Changed Since+ Guidelines Prediction Series

EoE (eosinophilic esophagitis) is a chronic, immune-mediated condition characterized by mucosal inflammation and esophageal dysfunction as the result of an eosinophilic-predominant immunogenic reaction. EoE, with onset typically secondary to genetic predisposition or antigen-triggered in etiology, results in damage to the esophagus that symptomatically can present as dysphagia, odynophagia, episodes of choking episodes, or can be […]

Guidelines Spotlight - Survivorship Care for People Affected by Advanced or Metastatic Cancer

Survivorship Care for People Affected by Advanced or Metastatic Cancer – Guideline Spotlight

The Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (MASCC-ASCO) have recently published new guidelines entitled “Survivorship Care for Individuals Affected by Advanced or Metastatic Cancer,” on April 29, 2024. These guidelines provide comprehensive and evidence-based recommendations intended to improve the quality of life and optimize the outcomes for […]

Guidelines+ Journal Rundown Pulmonology

Top Pulmonology Articles June 2024 – Guidelines+ Journals

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular pulmonology-related articles recently published across medical journals. Remission in asthma Electrocardiographic Abnormalities and Their Association with Outcomes in Randomized Clinical Trials of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension DLco and echocardiographic parameters in identifying mild pulmonary hypertension in the EUSTAR cohort of […]

Healthcare News & Research - June 2024

Healthcare News & Research – June 2024

Welcome to our succinct summaries of the most recent healthcare news and research. Keep yourself informed with our easily digestible updates sourced from medical media and news outlets. Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study Study Details | Source A Gram-negative-selective antibiotic that spares the gut microbiome Study Details […]

Clinical Guidelines Implementation Strategy - Step 6 & 7: Measure & Evaluate, Change, Optimize & Repeat

Guideline Implementation Series: Final Steps (6-7) – Measure and Evaluate Change, Optimize, and Rinse and Repeat!

At this point you’ve not only planned your implementation initiative as discussed in our previous article, but you’ve also begun to actually implement it. A very critical (and often overlooked) step is to measure and evaluate your change, with a goal of optimization and iterative refinement and improvements. Also, to communicate your findings internally in […]

Guidelines Rundown Hepatitis

Hepatitis – Guidelines Rundown

Our Guidelines Rundown Series continues with a new article focusing on hepatitis. There are many current guidelines on hepatitis, published from a dozen different medical societies. These guidelines encompass recommendations on hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as well as their impact on individuals with chronic kidney disease, cancer, and pregnancy. Let’s now explore the list […]

USPSTF Announces Proposed Osteoporosis Screening Recommendations

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recently unveiled a draft recommendation statement regarding Osteoporosis Screening, which was published online here on June 11, 2024. In their latest recommendations for osteoporosis screening, the USPSTF proposed the following: These updated recommendations closely align with the screening guidelines established in 2018 for the prevention of […]

Guidelines+ Journals Rundown Gastroenterology

Most Popular Gastroenterology Publications June 2024 – Guidelines+ Journals Rundown

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular gastroenterology-related articles recently published across medical journals. Mechanisms of metastatic colorectal cancer A biomarker-stratified comparison of top-down versus accelerated step-up treatment strategies for patients with newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease (PROFILE): a multicentre, open-label randomised controlled trial Mechanisms and management […]

ISTH 2024 Preview

ISTH 2024 Conference Preview – Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

ISTH 2024 marks the 32nd Congress of the esteemed International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand from June 22-26th. As the premier global organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions related to thrombosis and hemostasis, ISTH brings together over 7,000 clinicians, researchers, and […]

Guidelines+ Trials Spotlight - Produce

Food is Medicine & Produce Prescriptions – Guidelines+ Trials Spotlight

Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. A study from The Lancet revealed that poor diet is responsible for one in five deaths globally, contributing to a variety of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, individuals with lower incomes, those residing in rural areas, and […]

Guidelines+ Trials Rundown - Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease in Adults – Guidelines+ Trials Rundown

Today we’re going to look at the ongoing studies and clinical trials specific to celiac disease in adults. The following list has been curated by evaluating the current Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials for celiac disease in adults conducted in the United States. Please note that the dates provided are approximate and may be […]

Guidelines + Trials Migraine Prevention

Migraine Prevention in Adults – Guidelines+ Trials Rundown

Today we’re going to cover the second article in a two part series that takes a look at the ongoing studies and clinical trials specific to management of migraine in adults, including acute migraine treatment and migraine prevention (both chronic migraine prevention and episodic migraine prevention).  The focus of Part 1 was Acute Migraine Treatment […]

ENDO 2024 Recap

Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting Recap -Diabetes Research at ENDO 24

The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, ENDO 2024, was held from June 1-4 in Boston, MA. This event served as a leading gathering for professionals in the field of endocrinology. The conference showcased esteemed experts and influential thought leaders who provided insightful presentations on cutting-edge research, treatments, and developments in endocrine disorders. Highlighted below are some […]

ASCO Conference Recap

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting Recap – The Latest Research on Lung Cancer

The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) was held from May 31 to June 4, 2024, in Chicago, IL. This event serves as a pivotal gathering for healthcare professionals committed to enhancing patient care and outcomes within the field of oncology. A prominent topic of discussion at ASCO24 was lung cancer. […]

Guidelines+ Journals Rundown Neurology

Top Neurology Articles June 2024 – Guidelines+ Journals

In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular neurology-related articles recently published across medical journals. Burden of Stroke Attributable to Nonoptimal Temperature in 204 Countries and Territories Effect of Intermittent Oro-Esophageal Tube Feeding in Bulbar Palsy After Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Study Downstream Biomarker Effects of […]

SVS: VAM 2024 Conference Preview

Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM24) – Conference Preview on Aortic Disease

The 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM24) will be held from June 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois. It is the Society of Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) premier meeting, offering a wealth of valuable scientific content tailored for every member of the vascular care team. If you have not already done so, we recommend registering here for this year’s […]

FDA Approvals - May 2024

Guideline Med Alerts & FDA Approvals – May 2024

Breyanzi (Bristol Myers Squibb)Expanded Indication Retevmo (Eli Lilly) Expanded Indication Onyda XR (Tris Pharma)  Bkemv (Amgen)Biosimilar to Soliris Opuviz (Biogen) Biosimilar to Eylea Yesafili (Biocon Biologics) Biosimilar to Eylea Imdelltra (Amgen)  Clinolipid (Baxter) Expanded Indication ColoSense (Geneoscopy) New Formulation Myhibbin (Azurity Pharmaceuticals) New Formulation Cyltezo (Boehringer Ingelheim) New Formulation Sign up for alerts and stay informed on […]