Every year cardiovascular disease claims million of lives worldwide. World Heart Day, which is celebrated globally on September 29th serves as a reminder to prioritize heart health and take measures against heart disease. This occasion offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the significance of maintaining the heart, educating individuals on factors that affect global […]
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, and 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the leading site of new cancers diagnosed and the number two cause of death for males. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023 […]
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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. In this article, we will be taking a look at the current clinical […]
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Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Preventive Medication Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:August 2023 Prevention of Acquisition of HIV: Preexposure Prophylaxis Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:August 2023 Palliative Care for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Interstitial Lung Disease Author:European Respiratory Society (ERS) Published:August 17, 2023 […]
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Through Step 2 you’ve now collected data about your organization relevant to the recommendation you want to implement. Getting to know the current state of your institution is foundational for implementing your chosen recommendation, but so is having a shared structure for change when beginning the transformation process. Consequently, Step 3 is where we address […]
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National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. Last year’s post highlighted select immunization guidelines. This year we are focusing on the changes and updates made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the updated 2023 […]
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Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Screening Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:July 2023 Implementing Strategies to Prevent Infections in Acute-Care Settings Author:Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America America (SHEA) Published:July 11, 2023 Vulnerabilities in Older Patients Receiving Systemic Cancer Therapy Author:American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) […]
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July 28, 2023 marks World Hepatitis Day – a day recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as many other reputable organizations across the globe to raise awareness for the worldwide burden of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other viral hepatitis in general. […]
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Anxiety Disorders in Adults: Screening – Adults 64 Years or Younger Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:June 2023 Anxiety Disorders in Adults: Screening – Older Adults 65 Years or Older Author:United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Published:June 2023 Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults: Screening – Adults 64 Years or Younger Author:United […]
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A while back, we kicked off a 7-step approach on how to implement guidelines or any specific guideline recommendations with an organization. We also looked closely at the first step of the process on how to identify some of these guideline as well as some factors to consider when determining guideline implementation priorities. We have […]
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