ADA Updates Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes for 2022
Updates include recommendation to screen for prediabetes and diabetes in all people starting at age 35 years
Guidelines
AAN: Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment Guidelines Updated
Several pharmacotherapies have been shown to reduce pain in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
CDC Shortens Recommended COVID-19 Isolation, Quarantine Period
The CDC has also updated the recommended quarantine period for individuals exposed to someone with COVID-19.
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for T2DM Screening in Children
Current evidence is inadequate for assessing benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adolescents
IDSA Issues Guidance on Treating Antimicrobial-Resistant Infections
Guidance focuses on AmpC β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales, carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii, S. maltophilia infections
USPSTF Urges Docs to Help Prevent Tooth Decay in Young Children
Primary care clinicians should apply fluoride varnish to the teeth of all children younger than 5 years of age to prevent dental caries
Convalescent Plasma Not Recommended in COVID-19
Guideline Development Group strongly recommends against its use in nonsevere COVID-19, recommends against use in severe, critical illness
AAN Updates Recommendations for Early Parkinson Disease Treatment
Counseling should be provided to individuals with early Parkinson disease on the benefits and risks of initiating treatment.
USPSTF Proposes Strategies to Mitigate Racism in Preventive Care
Proposals include considering opportunities to reduce inequities when selecting new preventive care topics and prioritizing current research
Guideline Addresses Diagnosis, Evaluation of Chest Pain in Adults
Chest pain can extend beyond the chest; patients experiencing chest pain or equivalent should seek medical help immediately
