Treating hypertension in older patients
In those older than age 65 years, high BP heightens risk for various forms of heart disease as well as for chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus.
All articles by By Carl Sherman
Evaluating heart risk in asymptomatic patients
An evidence-based guideline is available to help primary-care clinicians lower the burden of coronary deaths in this adult population
When to screen for prostate cancer
In an update of its 2001 guidelines, the American Cancer Society stresses the importance of sharing the screening decision with the patient.
New atrial fibrillation guidelines simplify primary care treatment
Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects an estimated 2.3 million Americans and is becoming more widespread as the population ages. Read about guideline changes that simplify treating AF in primary care.
Therapy for major depressive disorder
Depression can be dealt with in the clinical setting if the practitioner is familiar with the latest drug treatments and psychotherapeutic options.
Interventions to reduce CVD risk in adults
Evidence-based recommendations pay particular attention to ethnic minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
Stroke-prevention guidelines updated
Approximately one in four strokes are recurrent events. The AHA/ASAupdate provides evidence-based recommendations to reduce stroke risk.
Use fracture risk to predict osteoporosis
Be sure to consult guidelines from the National Osteoporosis Foundation for advice on optimizing calcium and vitamin D intake and reducing fall risk.
MRSA infections not limited to hospitals
The Infectious Diseases Society of America’s first treatment guidelines on this topic focus on the management of community-acquired infections.
Psychostimulants effective for ADHD
Primary-care based psychopharmacologic and psychosocial interventions can be used to manage this common childhood disorder.
