Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 7 million (11.4%) children in the United States aged 3–17 years, as reported in a national survey of parents conducted in 2022. Nearly 6 in 10 children diagnosed with ADHD experience moderate to severe symptoms. Disturbingly, approximately 2 million children with ADHD did not receive specialized treatment […]
Read MoreThe American Society of Hematology (ASH) has announced that their draft recommendations on Frontline Management and Relapsed/Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) are now open for public comment. These guidelines have been developed to assist healthcare practitioners in the treatment and management of ALL in AYA patients. The ASH guidelines […]
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A list of clinical practice guidelines and guideline summaries that were updated or published in September 2024.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recently published a clinical practice guideline (CPG) on Opioid Prescribing for Acute Pain Management in Children and Adolescents in Outpatient Settings. This marks a significant milestone for the AAP, as it is their inaugural CPG on opioid prescribing. The release of this guideline is particularly noteworthy given the […]
Read MoreThe American Urological Association (AUA) is currently seeking peer reviewers for their upcoming guideline on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. The draft of the guideline will be available for review in late October, with a two-week period allocated for assessment. Prior to receiving a copy of the draft guideline, all reviewers are required to disclose their […]
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Childhood obesity is a prevalent chronic disease affecting children today, with a complex etiology involving genetic, physiological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. The increase in childhood obesity rates in the United States has been significant, rising from approximately 5% in the 1960s to over 19% according to recent estimates. This condition greatly increases the risk of […]
Read MoreThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has announced that their latest guideline, “AGA Clinical Practice Guideline on Computer-Aided-Detection Assisted Colonoscopy” is now open for public comment. This groundbreaking guideline represents AGA’s first comprehensive evaluation of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in gastrointestinal care. This guideline’s intent is to assist healthcare practitioners by offering a detailed […]
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Today, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines have released an updated guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery. This guideline supersedes the previous 2014 version and incorporates new evidence to provide clinicians with consolidated guidance. Clinicians are advised […]
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Our Guidelines Rundown Series continues with a new article that explores the topic of cholesterol management for National Cholesterol Education Month 2024. To offer guidance and support for clinical decision-making, several societies have released comprehensive guidelines that cover various aspects of cholesterol, including dyslipidemia, the role of non-statin therapies, nutrition, and more. In this article, we […]
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In the most recent edition of the Guidelines International Series, we delve into the latest guidelines released by the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO). Established 90 years ago, the WGO is a federation comprising 119 Member Societies and four Regional Associations of gastroenterology, collectively representing more than 60,000 individual members globally. The organization’s mission is to […]
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