The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recently released guidance for diagnosing and treating acute myocarditis in adult patients. The 2024 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway (ECDP) on Strategies and Criteria for the Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis outlines a 5-step care pathway, along with recommendations for resuming strenuous physical activity. Additionally, the guidelines aim […]
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, primary RLS, and idiopathic RLS, is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that up to 7-10% of the US population may be affected by RLS, with onset possible […]
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Welcome to the latest edition of our Guideline Spotlight, where we will explore the valuable insights and key takeaways from the most recent guideline releases. Today, our focus is on the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) latest edition of their Standards of Care in Diabetes, which was released on December 9, 2024. This edition consolidates all […]
Read MoreThe American Urological Association (AUA) is currently seeking feedback and comments on their draft vasectomy guideline. AUA members and other interested parties will have the opportunity to review the draft guideline starting in January 2025, for a period of approximately two weeks. Prior to receiving a copy of the draft guideline, all reviewers must disclose […]
Read MoreThe United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released their draft recommendation statement titled Cervical Cancer: Screening, which was published online on December 10, 2024. This recommendation serves as an update to the previous 2018 guideline. The latest draft remains consistent with the 2018 recommendation but includes a new recommendation. It now suggests that […]
Read MoreThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the latest draft of the Recommendations for HIV Screening in Clinical Settings for public comment. This guideline aims to aid healthcare providers in diagnosing and connecting patients with undiagnosed HIV to clinical care, reestablishing individuals with previously diagnosed HIV in care, detecting HIV infection […]
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National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a national awareness week dedicated to emphasizing the significance of influenza vaccination. Taking place from December 2-6, 2024, National Influenza Vaccination Week 2024 serves as a timely reminder for individuals aged 6 months and older that there is still an opportunity to receive a flu vaccine this season. Given […]
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World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1st, providing a global platform for individuals to come together in solidarity with those affected by HIV and to honor those who have succumbed to AIDS-related illnesses. Each year, World AIDS Day centers around a specific theme, with this year’s focus being on “Taking the Rights Path.” […]
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The chronic and progressive nature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently marked by exacerbations, which are clinically defined as episodes of worsening respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, increased sputum production, and heightened sputum purulence. These exacerbations not only diminish the quality of life for individuals with COPD but also hasten disease advancement, […]
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