Guidelines & Reports
AAP Guidance: Post-COVID-19 conditions in children and adolescents.
4 Aug, 2021 | 10:01h | UTCPost-COVID-19 Conditions in Children and Adolescents – American Academy of Pediatrics
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Analgesia position statement – “Due to the lack of high-quality clinical evidence, the IASP does not currently endorse general use of cannabis and cannabinoids for pain relief.”
4 Aug, 2021 | 09:07h | UTCSee also:
Commentary:
More evidence needed to back cannabis as pain treatment, says review – Imperial College London
Medicinal cannabis to manage chronic pain? We don’t have evidence it works – The Conversation
Related:
NICE Guideline: Cannabis-Based Medicinal Products
Short Review: Drug Interactions with Cannabinoids
Meta-Analysis: Cannabinoids Not Effective for Cancer-Related Pain
NCCN Guidelines Insights: Palliative Care.
4 Aug, 2021 | 09:02h | UTC
SCAI expert consensus update on best practices in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
4 Aug, 2021 | 09:04h | UTCRelated:
AHA Scientific Statement: Evidence-based practices in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
WHO Urges Countries to Increase Hepatitis Services.
3 Aug, 2021 | 02:26h | UTCWHO Urges Countries to Increase Hepatitis Services – Health Policy Watch
WHO Campaign: World Hepatitis Day (28 July)
New WHO guidelines:
Recommendations and guidance on hepatitis C virus self-testing – World Health Organization
Interim guidance for country validation of viral hepatitis elimination – World Health Organization
AHA Scientific Statement: Considerations for cardiovascular genetic and genomic research with marginalized racial and ethnic groups and indigenous peoples.
3 Aug, 2021 | 02:24h | UTCNews release: New statement provides path to include ethnicity, ancestry, race in genomic research – American Heart Association
WHO Advocacy Brief: Scale, impact, and harms of social isolation and loneliness among older people.
3 Aug, 2021 | 02:29h | UTCSocial Isolation and Loneliness – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Today is the #InternationalDayOfFriendship! 👫
It’s an opportunity to remember the importance of social connections. Everyone can experience loneliness — including older people. If you or someone you know might be feeling lonely, try reaching out.
👉 https://t.co/ZtQCCXSVLV pic.twitter.com/ieAK4Aeefz
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 30, 2021
2021 Update in the diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes for the perioperative clinician.
3 Aug, 2021 | 02:22h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/AlejandroLemor/status/1418925354870349826
Guideline: Clinical management of adult patients with COVID-19 Outside Intensive Care Units.
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:26h | UTC
ACOG and SMFM Recommend COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Individuals – “ACOG encourages its members to enthusiastically recommend vaccination to their patients.”
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:31h | UTCAdditional reading:
Practice Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for Obstetric-Gynecologic Care
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: Conversation Guide for Clinicians
Commentaries:
Obstetrician groups recommend COVID vaccine during pregnancy – Associated Press
Statements By Obstetrics Societies Strongly Advise Covid-19 Vaccinations For Pregnant Women – Forbes
Commentary on Twitter
Pregnant? ACOG and @MySMFM now recommend #COVID19 vaccination of pregnant individuals and urge our members to recommend that pregnant patients #GetVaccinated. The #covidvaccine is the best tool we have to save lives and end the pandemic: https://t.co/pUbLqqkKym #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/Ef2MOPv27L
— ACOG (@acog) July 30, 2021
Clinical practice guidelines for the management of colonic volvulus and acute colonic pseudo-obstruction.
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:13h | UTCNews release: American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Publishes New Guidelines for Colonic Volvulus and Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
AHA Scientific Statement: Lower extremity peripheral artery disease: contemporary epidemiology, management gaps, and future directions.
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:17h | UTCTop Things to Know: Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: Contemporary Epidemiology, Management Gaps, and Future Directions – American Heart Association
Guideline summary: A Multidisciplinary collaborative approach to retinal toxic effects screening for patients taking antimalarials.
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:03h | UTCA Multidisciplinary Collaborative Approach to Retinal Toxic Effects Screening for Dermatology Patients Taking Antimalarials – JAMA Dermatology (free for a limited period)
Original Guidance: Joint Statement: Hydroxychloroquine use with respect to retinal toxicity
European PanCare Follow Up Recommendations for surveillance of late effects of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer.
1 Aug, 2021 | 23:59h | UTC
NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline: vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis.
30 Jul, 2021 | 12:14h | UTCNews release: NICE publishes new rapid guideline to diagnose and treat rare blood clotting condition associated with COVID-19 vaccination – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Related: Very rare cases of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) after AstraZeneca vaccine: a global safety database analysis – the estimated rate of TTS after the first dose was 8.1 per million vaccinees; after the second dose, the estimated rate was 2.3 per million vaccinees. (several articles and resources on the subject)
Telehealth in Oncology: ASCO Standards and Practice Recommendations.
30 Jul, 2021 | 11:52h | UTCTelehealth in Oncology: ASCO Standards and Practice Recommendations – JCO Oncology Practice
Brazilian Guidelines on Unstable Angina and Acute Myocardial Infarction without ST-Segment Elevation – 2021.
30 Jul, 2021 | 11:54h | UTC
ASCO Guideline Update: Endocrine Treatment and Targeted Therapy for Hormone Receptor–Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer.
30 Jul, 2021 | 11:51h | UTC
Management of the Axilla in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) and ASCO Guideline.
30 Jul, 2021 | 11:49h | UTC
Updated WHO SAGE roadmap for prioritizing uses of COVID-19 vaccines in the context of limited supply.
29 Jul, 2021 | 11:34h | UTC
2021 ACC expert consensus decision pathway for cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with persistent hypertriglyceridemia.
29 Jul, 2021 | 11:15h | UTCKey points: ACC Consensus on ASCVD Risk Reduction in Hypertriglyceridemia – American College of Cardiology
Commentary on Twitter
The ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway highlights 9️⃣ key points to remember on the management of atherosclerotic #CVD risk reduction in patients with persistent hypertriglyceridemia. Learn more here: https://t.co/zTx4gsIQS2 #ASCVD #cvCAD #Diabetes @virani_md @PamelaBMorris pic.twitter.com/Zjo4wmeZVj
— American College of Cardiology (@ACCinTouch) July 28, 2021
ESC Position Paper: Cardiac, renal, and metabolic effects of SGLT2 inhibitors.
29 Jul, 2021 | 11:13h | UTC
ASTRO Guideline: Radiation therapy for treatment of soft tissue sarcoma in adults.
29 Jul, 2021 | 10:54h | UTCNews release: Astro Issues Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Adults
ESMO Guidelines: Soft tissue and visceral sarcomas.
29 Jul, 2021 | 10:53h | UTC
Report: Improved ventilation essential to safe use of buildings and public spaces, say leading engineers.
28 Jul, 2021 | 10:16h | UTCRelated:
WHO: Roadmap to improve and ensure good indoor ventilation in the context of COVID-19
CDC releases new ventilation guidelines for indoor environments to reduce Covid-19 risk
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/trishgreenhalgh/status/1419607205565894657