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February 03, 2025
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AAAAI president-elect hopes to develop valuable resources, help residents get involved

AAAAI president-elect hopes to develop valuable resources, help residents get involved

In his 2025 to 2026 term as American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology president, Frank S. Virant, MD, FAAAAI, plans to develop valuable tools for clinicians and patients and assist residents in getting involved with the organization.

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December 06, 2024
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VIDEO: ACR ‘empowering’ next generation with Women in Rheumatology task force

VIDEO: ACR ‘empowering’ next generation with Women in Rheumatology task force

WASHINGTON — In this video, Micaela F. Bayard, MD, shares her partnership and involvement with The Lupus and Allied Diseases Association and the Women in Rheumatology Task Force.

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May 03, 2024
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NKF-ASN task force co-chairs named to TIME100 Health List

NKF-ASN task force co-chairs named to TIME100 Health List

Co-chairs of a National Kidney Foundation-American Society of Nephrology task force on race in chronic kidney disease were named to the TIME list of the 100 most influential people in global health.

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November 14, 2023
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Task force seeks input from optometry on guidelines for diabetic retinopathy management

Task force seeks input from optometry on guidelines for diabetic retinopathy management

A task force of medical optometry educators is requesting input on the recently released consensus document, Modern Fundamentals of Diabetic Retinopathy Management in Optometry, as part of the second phase of a public health initiative.

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September 21, 2023
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Optometric task force releases standards for diabetic retinopathy management

Optometric task force releases standards for diabetic retinopathy management

LKC Technologies has released Modern Fundamentals of Diabetic Retinopathy Management in Optometry, a new consensus document developed by a task force of medical optometry educators to guide patient care.

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July 19, 2023
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ASN, NKF express concern about US Preventive Services Task Force research agenda for CKD

ASN, NKF express concern about US Preventive Services Task Force research agenda for CKD

In a joint statement, the American Society of Nephrology and National Kidney Foundation expressed concern about the United States Preventive Services Task Force final research plan for chronic kidney disease.

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April 14, 2023
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NKF honors researcher with Garabed Eknoyan Award

NKF honors researcher with Garabed Eknoyan Award

Cynthia Delgado, MD, received the Garabed Eknoyan Award for her guidance in removing race as a factor for diagnosing chronic kidney disease at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings.

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January 30, 2023
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US Task Force releases drafted research plan for routine CKD screening

US Task Force releases drafted research plan for routine CKD screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a drafted research plan for routine chronic kidney disease screening that will be online and open to public comments until Feb. 15, according to a press release.

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September 27, 2022
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USPSTF reaffirms syphilis screening recommendation

USPSTF reaffirms syphilis screening recommendation

Citing an increase in the incidence of syphilis infections over the past 2 decades, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has reaffirmed its recommendation to screen those at increased risk for infection.

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September 21, 2022
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USPSTF: Screen all adults aged younger than 65 years for anxiety

USPSTF: Screen all adults aged younger than 65 years for anxiety

The United States Preventive Services Task Force has released a historic draft recommendation statement, advocating for screening adults aged younger than 65 years for anxiety.

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