Clinical Guidelines

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Understanding how guidelines and recommendations are formed can make them “most helpful” in clinical practice, according to a presentation at the Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician symposium.

For patients with cervical artery dissection initially treated with anticoagulation, switching to antiplatelet therapy at 30 days may prevent bleeding events later, as stroke risk was lower by then, researchers reported.

The American Academy of Dermatology has released new care guidelines for acne vulgaris, according to a press release.

Considering conflicting clinical guidelines, primary care providers should focus on individualized decision-making when deciding if and when a patient should be screened for breast cancer, according to experts.

Salt substitutes enriched with potassium are a feasible way for people with hypertension to reduce sodium intake long term, yet clinical guidance regarding salt substitute use is lacking, according to a review published in Hypertension.

Vigorous physical activity of at least 20 minutes per week, shorter than that specified in guideline recommendations, was associated with reduced risk for cardiac arrest, according to findings published in EP Europace.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released a draft recommendation advising exercise for community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older who are at risk for falls.

Most adults who are eligible for statin use to prevent CVD are not receiving them, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

A new set of evidence-based guidelines for ALS genetic testing are focused on improving knowledge among all stakeholders, according to a report in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.

Approximately one-third (34.3%) of chatbot recommendations about cancer treatment do not appear in National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, study results published in JAMA Oncology showed.