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New HF guidelines feature ‘quad’ therapy, tweaked terminology
They include new generalist-friendly labels for the traditional but obscurely named four stages of HF that, it is hoped, will have wider reach and...
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Kawasaki disease guideline highlights rheumatology angles
“This guideline approaches Kawasaki disease from a perspective of acting as an adjunct to the already existing and excellent...
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New ACC guidance on cardiovascular consequences of COVID-19
A new consensus document makes recommendations on how to evaluate and manage COVID-associated myocarditis and long COVID; it also gives advice on...
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New JIA guidelines emphasize earlier DMARD use
Advances in understanding and treating systemic JIA have led practitioners away from steroids and toward using conventional synthetic and biologic...
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Updated perioperative guidance says when to hold antirheumatics
Rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons revise advice on JAK inhibitors and add new medications.
From the Journals
AHA targets ‘low-value’ heart care in new scientific statement
Low-value cardiovascular care providing little or no benefit is common, potentially harmful, and costly, and it will take key stakeholders to...
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EULAR CVD management guidance focuses on gout, lupus, vasculitis
The recommendations advise on managing cardiovascular health in patients with gout, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, myositis, Sjögren syndrome,...
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New MIS-C guidance addresses diagnostic challenges, cardiac care
New updates in this third version of the American College of Rheumatology’s guidance include a recommendation for dual therapy with IVIg and...
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Ear tubes not recommended for recurrent AOM without effusion, ENTs maintain
Guideline update reaffirms importance of attention to at-risk children with otitis media with effusion.
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Sports experts on T2D: Boost activity, cut sedentary time
“Exercise can play an important role in managing type 2 diabetes, and workouts can be modified to fit the abilities of most people.”
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CDC releases updated draft guidance on opioid prescribing
The CDC has released an updated draft of its 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids and is soliciting public comment before it...