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Risk assessment first urged for fragility fracture screening
A new guideline is aimed at primary care practitioners for their community-dwelling patients aged 40 and older.
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10 popular diets for heart health ranked
The DASH, Mediterranean, and vegetarian eating patterns align best with current AHA healthy eating guidelines, whereas the paleo and keto diets...
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AHA statement targets nuance in CVD risk assessment of women
Considering nonbiological and social factors when assessing CVD risk in women, particularly women of diverse races and ethnicities, is highlighted...
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New AHA statement on pediatric primary hypertension issued
“Primary hypertension is now recognized as the most common type of hypertension in childhood.”
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Fair access crucial for new diabetes/kidney disease drugs, say guidelines
A 2022 guideline for treating diabetes in people with chronic kidney disease highlighted the proven value of three underused drug classes and...
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New consensus on thyroid eye disease prompts some debate
The joint statement from the American Thyroid Association and European Thyroid Association offers appraisal of recent thyroid eye disease...
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New osteoporosis guideline says start with a bisphosphonate
Initial therapy with bisphosphonates for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and men with osteoporosis are strongly recommended.
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Guidance updated for congenital hypothyroidism screening, management
Congenital hypothyroidism is one of the most common, preventable causes of intellectual disabilities worldwide.
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ADA issues 2023 ‘Standards of Care’ for diabetes: Focus on tight BP, lipids
The new 2023 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care address management of diabetes and its complications, as well as social determinants...
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Guideline stresses new strategies for hypoglycemia management
The latest guideline from The Endocrine Society updates recommendations to reflect new treatment options for hypoglycemia prevention and treatment...
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USPSTF holds firm on postmenopausal hormone recommendations
The central message of updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s on using hormone therapy to prevent chronic...