Surgery

Guideline adapted for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis

(HealthDay)—An adapted clinical practice guideline (CPG), published online Nov. 3 in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, has been developed for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP), using two validated tools.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Recommended daily treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis underused

Topical intranasal steroid therapy continues to be underused for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) despite practice guidelines that recommend daily use, according to a study published online by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head ...

Oncology & Cancer

Guidelines developed for pain management in cancer survivors

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for chronic pain management in adult cancer survivors. The American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline was published online July 25 in the Journal of Clinical ...

Oncology & Cancer

ASCO develops recommendations for invasive cervical cancer care

(HealthDay)—The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has developed guidelines for the management and palliative care of women with invasive cervical cancer. The clinical practice guideline was published online ...

Cardiology

Women have problems sticking to cardiac rehab programs

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of disability globally. Participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs is associated with significantly lower death, but evidence suggests that women are significantly less likely ...

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