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Guidelines Side-By-Side COPD

Comparing the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbations Guidelines – Guidelines Side-By-Side

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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Guidelines Rundown - Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention – Guidelines Rundown (International Infection Prevention Week 2024)

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is an annual observance held every third week of October, with this year’s event taking place from October 20 to 26. The purpose of IIPW 2024 is to educate stakeholders and the general public on the critical importance of preventing the spread of illnesses and infectious agents. Infections, ranging from […]

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Naltrexone (Vivitrol/Alkermes) – Guidelines+ Monographs

Welcome to the newest installment of our Guidelines+ Monographs Series. Today, we will be exploring the medication naltrexone, specifically the injectable form marketed under the brand name Vivitrol by Alkermes, Inc. Vivitrol is an opioid antagonist that was first approved in 2006. It is prescribed for the treatment of alcohol dependence and to block the […]

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ACG 2024 Conference Preview - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

ACG 2024 – Conference Preview on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

The American College of Gastroenterology’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course, ACG 2024, will be held in Philadelphia, PA from October 25-30, 2024. This prestigious event will cater to the educational needs and priorities of clinical GI practitioners, covering the latest advancements in clinical GI, hepatology, and endoscopy. If you have not yet registered for […]

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