Clinical Guidelines
ESC: Cardiac evaluation, follow-up critical in athletic participants with CVD
A new European Society of Cardiology guideline on sports cardiology and exercise in patients with CVD emphases the importance of regular exercise and sports participation for the general population.
VA, DOD guideline recommends intensive BP lowering for patients with hypertension
A guideline from the Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense strongly recommended intensive BP lowering in patients with hypertension, and a literature review published at the same time found that the evidence supports this approach.
ESC guideline on AF emphasizes shared decision-making
A new atrial fibrillation guideline from the European Society of Cardiology advocates collaboration between clinicians and patients for AF treatment options.
ASH issues new guidelines on treatment of AML for older adults
New guidelines issued by ASH and published in Blood Advances aim to support patients, clinicians and other health care professionals in their decisions about treatment for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia.
NCCN patient guidelines provide ‘basic understanding’ of CAR T-cell therapy toxicities
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network published the latest in its series of guidelines intended to inform patients and their caregivers about adverse events associated with cancer therapies.
ACR gout guideline: Strong recommendation should be presented as evidence-based discussion
I applaud the authors of the 2020 American College of Rheumatology guideline for their comprehensive and thoughtful document on the management of gout.
New guidance on restoring pulmonary, sleep services
An international task force released a new guidance document to aid clinicians in safely restoring elective in-person pulmonary and sleep services as the incidence of COVID-19 declines in their communities.
ASCO develops guideline for management of men with breast cancer
Research has led to major improvements in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and survival. However, men with breast cancer represent only 1% of the U.S. breast cancer population and have not been emphasized in this research.
SCAI unveils guidance for complex PCI
At its virtual Scientific Sessions, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions released a statement on optimal PCI practices in patients with complex CAD.
EULAR advises 'cautious tapering' of DMARDs for patients with sustained PsA remission
Rheumatologists may consider “cautious tapering” of DMARDs in patients with psoriatic arthritis who achieve sustained remission, according to a 2019 update to EULAR recommendations published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.