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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a
condition characterized by discomfort at rest and urge to move focused on the
legs. RLS may occur as an idiopathic, often hereditary condition (primary RLS),
or in association with medical conditions (secondary RLS) including iron
deficiency, uremia, and polyneuropathy. Current understanding of the
pathophysio...
The U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention announced that the recommended isolation time for
people with COVID-19 is now reduced from
10 to 5 days for those who are asymptomatic.
The agency said that people who test
positive should isolate for 5 (five) days, and if they are asymptomatic, or
their symptoms are resolving (without fe...
This clinical practice guideline
for the evaluation and diagnosis of chest pain provides recommendations and
algorithms for clinicians to assess and diagnose chest pain in adult patients.The “2021
AHA/ACC/ASE/CHEST/SAEM/SCCT/SCMR Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of
Chest Pain” provides recommendations based on contemporary evidence on...
The Infectious Diseases Society
of America (IDSA) and American Thoracic Society (ATS) issued updated clinical
practice guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).Community-acquired pneumonia
(CAP), an infection of the lung parenchyma that occurs in persons outside of a
hospital setting, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Di...
Physical Examination
Causes of chest pain are numerous; the initial evaluation
should focus on those that are life-threatening, such as ACS, PE, aortic
dissection, and esophageal rupture, to facilitate rapid implementation of
appropriate treatment. Specific clues can be helpful. Chest tenderness on
palpation or pain with inspiration markedly...
Diabetes, a silent killer, is a
leading cause of neuropathy. Around 50% of diabetic patients develop peripheral
neuropathy in 25 years. Painful diabetic neuropathy manifests as burning,
excruciating, stabbing or intractable type of pain or presents with tingling or
numbness. The pathophysiology of this
condition is due to primarily metabolic a...
The American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Practice
(AAFP) published updated guidelines for the diagnosis and medical
management of AOM. Otitis media (OM) is any inflammation
of the middle ear. Otitis media is among the most common issues faced by
physicians caring for children. Approximately 80% of children w...
This is a summary of the American
Academy of Neurology (AAN) and Child Neurology Society (CNS) evidence-based
guideline reviewing all available evidence on the assessment of the child with
status epilepticus (SE). Status epilepticus (SE) is a
medical condition characterized by repeated epileptic seizures without complete
recovery between seizu...
Insulin Initiation in Patients
with Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin initiation and titration is
a challenge for many primary care providers (PCPs) involved in the treatment of
patients with type 2 diabetes. What are ADA recommendations?The early introduction of insulin should be considered -· if
there is evidence of ongoing catabolism (weight...
This is a summary of the American
Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Epilepsy Society (AES).For an adult with a first
seizure, the risk of a recurrence poses major concerns and raises the question
of whether immediate Anti-epileptic Drug (AED) treatment is advisable.Risk of Seizure RecurrenceQ1: For the adult who presents with an unprovoked...
The 2020 Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines were developed by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) Guidelines Committee based on evidence criteria to be used globally. RemoveAvailable BrandIn addition to BP control, the therapeutic strategy should include lifestyle changes, body weight control and the effective treatment of the othe...
Antibiotics treatment for bacterial
pneumonia in adults in hospital
Antibiotic management of
suspected or confirmed bacterial pneumonia in adults in hospital during the
COVID-19 pandemic. This includes people presenting to hospital with moderate to
severe community-acquired pneumonia and people who develop pneumonia while in
hospital.COVID...
