Guidelines
Guidelines
Syphilis surge drives USPSTF reaffirmation of early screening for all pregnant women
The prevalence of congenital syphilis was in decline from 2008 to 2012, but then increased by 87% from 2012 to 2016.
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HIV guidelines: Update recommends immediate treatment, three-drug therapy
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AHRQ National Guideline Clearinghouse shutting down
Although some stakeholders are interested in keeping it going, it’s unclear what that would look like and what role, if any, AHRQ would have.
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New C. difficile guidelines recommend fecal microbiota transplants
About one-quarter of patients whose infection is treated with vancomycin will likely experience at least one additional episode of infection.
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USPSTF: Screen all pregnant women for syphilis
The draft recommendation reaffirms advice issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in 2009.
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nPEP for HIV: Updated CDC guidelines available for primary care physicians
To be effective, PEP needs to be initiated within 72 hours of exposure, but many people don’t know about this option.
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IDSA updates infectious diarrhea guidelines
Molecular-based diagnostic tests are very sensitive, but may require expert analysis.
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CDC: Zika-exposed newborns need intensified eye, hearing, and neurological testing
Findings of postnatal onset of symptoms has prompted new Zika management guidelines for infants.
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VA shares its best practices to achieve HCV ‘cascade of cure’
The VA “cascade of cure” for HCV has achieved sharp reductions in infection rates among veterans.
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CDC: Flu vaccine recommendations broaden for pregnant women and children
More options for more people.
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New guidelines highlight rapid, interdisciplinary treatment of PANS/PANDAS
Consortium takes aim at a pair of complex syndromes affecting children and adolescents.