Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Diabetes public health: Study highlights need for better guidelines

A survey of federally funded diabetes prevention and control programs in 57 U.S. states and territories has highlighted the need for better diabetes treatment guidelines that are specifically adapted to different populations. ...

Gastroenterology

Management of antithrombotics in GI bleed, endoscopy addressed

In a clinical practice guideline issued jointly by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and published online March 17 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, updated ...

Oncology & Cancer

Guidelines updated for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

(HealthDay)—In a clinical practice guideline published in the March issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, updated recommendations are presented for the diagnosis and management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Work, sex, swimming and fit bands: All safe for dialysis patients

On dialysis for kidney failure and assume swimming or sit ups are out of the question? Think again. New international guidelines have been released on the eve of Kidney Health Week showing how important it is for dialysis ...

Surgery

Clinical practice guidelines for bariatric surgery are updated

(HealthDay)—Based on a review of relevant evidence, 74 recommendations have been issued in updated clinical practice guidelines for bariatric surgery, according to a study published in the March issue of Surgery for Obesity ...

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