Clinical-guidelines
AGA Journals (Gastroenterology): June, 2023Chronic idiopathic constipation
(CIC) is a common disorder associated with significant impairment in quality of
life. This clinical practice guideline,
jointly developed by the American Gastroenterological Association and the
American College of Gastroenterology, aims to inform clinicians and patients...
AACE Endocrine Practice Journal: Published
on May, 2022Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD) is part of a multisystemic disease and is closely associated with
obesity, insulin resistance (IR), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), hypertension,
and atherogenic dyslipidemia. The definition of NAFLD is based on
the presence of hepatic steatosis in...
NICE guidelines: The holistic assessment, investigation, and management approach suggested by NICE are outlined here.Pulmonary Symptoms ManagementInvestigations:Pulmonary symptoms are common during long covid. NICE recommends that breathlessness may be investigated using an exercise tolerance test suited to the person’s ability, for example the one...
The American Journal of
Gastroenterology
GERD MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
Management
of GERD requires a multifaceted approach, taking into account the symptom
presentation, endoscopic findings, and likely physiological abnormalities.
Medical
management includes lifestyle modifications and pharmacologic therapy,
principally with medication...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) continues to be among the most common diseases seen by
gastroenterologists, surgeons, and primary care physicians. The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) recently
released an updated guideline on diagnosis and management of GERD which was
published by the American Journal of
Gastroenterology. In t...
NICE guidelines:Take Home MessagesDo not offer an antibiotic
for preventing or treating Pneumonia if SARS-CoV-2, another virus, or a fungal
infection is likely to be the cause.Evidence as of March 2021
suggests that bacterial co-infection occurs in less than about 8% of people
with COVID-19, and could be as low as 0.1% in people in hospital wit...
NICE guidelines:Antibiotic treatment in the communityRecommendationsDo not offer an antibiotic for
preventing secondary bacterial pneumonia in people with COVID 19. If a person has suspected or
confirmed secondary bacterial pneumonia, start antibiotic treatment as soon as
possible. Advise people to seek medical help
without delay if their sympt...
The American Journal of
Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) continues to be among the most common diseases seen by
gastroenterologists, surgeons, and primary care physicians.
GERD is
the condition in which the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus
results in symptoms and/or complications. GERD is defined b...
From The Journal of Infectious Diseases and
The British Medical Journal:
Sepsis mortality has improved
following advancements in early recognition and standardized management, including
emphasis on early administration of appropriate antimicrobials. However,
guidance regarding antimicrobial duration in sepsis is surprisingly limited....
JAMA Surgery:
Surgical
site infections (SSIs) are infections of the incision or organ or space that
occur after surgery. Surgical patients initially seen with more
complex comorbidities and the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens
increase the cost and challenge of treating SSIs. The prevention of SSI is
increasingly important...
American Epilepsy Society issues
guideline and treatment algorithm for convulsive status epilepticus. The
guideline was endorsed by the Epilepsy Foundation, Child Neurology Society, and
American College of Emergency Physicians.Status epilepticus – continuous or rapid sequential seizure activity for
30 minutes or more – is a medical emergency wi...
Hormone therapy is the most
effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and other menopausal symptoms.
Changing estrogen levels during menopause may impact multiple components
involved in maintaining temperature homeostasis.Health care professionals should
individualize therapy based on clinical factors and patient preference. They
should...
