2013 ACCP Guideline on Screening for Lung Cancer
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The American College of Chest Physicians recommends screening with low-dose computed tomography — but only in a carefully defined population.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
May 22, 2013
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Detterbeck FC et al., Chest 2013 May; 143:e78S
Prostate Cancer Screening: One More Take
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The American College of Physicians has issued guidance for clinicians.
Updated Expert Guidelines on Risks for and Management of Sports Concussion
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No known treatment speeds recovery or postconcussion impairment; monitoring to full recovery is critical.
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2013
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Highlights of the updated recommendations and a link to the CDC's vaccine resources
By Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
February 14, 2013
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Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices., Ann Intern Med 2013 Feb 5; 158:191
USPSTF Now Recommends Screening Women for Intimate Partner Violence
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Women who screen positive should receive intervention.
By Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
February 12, 2013
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)., Ann Intern Med 2013 Jan 22
Endoscopy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease — Best Practice Advice
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The American College of Physicians has published new guidelines.
USPSTF Again Recommends Against Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy for Chronic Disease Prevention
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The task force suggests no change from its 2005 recommendations.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
November 8, 2012
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Moyer VA et al., Ann Intern Med 2012 Oct 23
GOLD 2011 Guidelines — New Assessment System to Guide Therapy of COPD Patients
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This approach focuses on symptom control and risk for adverse events in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
By Patricia Kritek, MD
September 13, 2012
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Vestbo J et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2012 Aug 9
New Position Statement for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
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A one-size-fits-all approach is rejected.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
July 24, 2012
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Inzucchi SE et al., Diabetes Care 2012 Jun; 35:1364
Cefalu WT., Diabetes Care 2012 Jun; 35:1201
The New ACCP Guidelines on Antithrombotic Therapy Have Arrived
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Widely considered the gold standard for thrombosis prevention and therapy
