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March 30, 2021
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Guideline supports global newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism

Guideline supports global newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism

An updated evidence-based guideline supports global neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism to optimize detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children with the condition.

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March 10, 2021
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Guidelines provide consensus on management of CAR T-cell therapy-related toxicities

Guidelines provide consensus on management of CAR T-cell therapy-related toxicities

The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer published clinical practice guidelines on the management of toxicities related to the use of immune effector cell therapies, including chimeric antigen receptor T cells.

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March 09, 2021
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Considering the state of glucocorticoid use in RA

Considering the state of glucocorticoid use in RA

In an email interview with Healio, Elizabeth Volkmann, MD, MS, discussed how glucocorticoids are often used in clinical practice, how to approach tapering off glucocorticoids and considerations for use of glucocorticoids while being mindful of the ACR guidelines.

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February 24, 2021
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ACR, medical societies reach consensus on hydroxychloroquine retinopathy

ACR, medical societies reach consensus on hydroxychloroquine retinopathy

With proper dosing — 5 mg/kg or less per day — the risk for retinal toxicity associated with hydroxychloroquine use is less than 2% for up to 10 years, according to a joint statement from four medical societies.

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January 28, 2021
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Mammography guidelines for older breast cancer survivors emphasize individualized approach

Mammography guidelines for older breast cancer survivors emphasize individualized approach

An expert panel has developed the first surveillance mammography recommendations for breast cancer survivors aged 75 years and older.

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January 26, 2021
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NLA scientific statement further cements CAC scoring in primary prevention

NLA scientific statement further cements CAC scoring in primary prevention

The first technique for coronary artery calcium scoring was published in 1990. Given the lack of data at the time on CAC and coronary atherosclerosis burden, the algorithm was remarkable yet unactionable.

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January 22, 2021
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Should expert opinion be included in PCOS guidelines when evidence is limited?

Should expert opinion be included in PCOS guidelines when evidence is limited?

Clinicians and patients deserve expert recommendations based on what we know right now.

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January 22, 2021
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Better evidence needed to define, treat PCOS

Better evidence needed to define, treat PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a lifelong endocrine, metabolic and reproductive disorder estimated to affect 5% to 15% of women in the United States, depending on how the condition is characterized.

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January 20, 2021
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Q&A: New diabetes guideline helps PCPs ‘keep up with latest updates’

Q&A: New diabetes guideline helps PCPs ‘keep up with latest updates’

The American Diabetes Association 2021 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes reflects important updates regarding overbasalization, HbA1c goals in older adults and hypoglycemia assessments, according to the association.

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December 30, 2020
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USDA, HHS release new dietary guidelines

USDA, HHS release new dietary guidelines

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and HHS have released the 2020 to 2025 dietary guidelines to encourage healthy eating within calorie limits.

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