ACP Updates Clinical Guidelines for Major Depressive Disorder Treatment
The updated recommendations include both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions for adults in the acute phase of MDD.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Recommendations Updated for Management of Celiac Disease
Multiple biopsies of duodenum needed for diagnosis of celiac disease; upper endoscopy with intestinal biopsy useful for monitoring cases on gluten-free diet
AAD Releases Updated Guidance on Managing Atopic Dermatitis With Topical Therapies
The guidelines were developed by a multidisciplinary workgroup.
AAP Issues Guidelines for Children With Overweight, Obesity
Weight loss pharmacotherapy recommended as adjunct to health behavior and lifestyle treatment in children 12 years and older with obesity
Layered Approach Recommended for Patients With Diabetes, CKD
Layered approach involves initially combining lifestyle interventions, self-management, and first-line pharmacotherapy
Recommendations Developed for Managing Neuromuscular Blockade
Authors recommend against clinical assessment alone when neuromuscular drugs are administered due to insensitivity of assessment
ACP Updates Living Guideline on Pharmacologic Treatment of Osteoporosis
Bisphosphonates strongly recommended for initial treatment of primary osteoporosis for postmenopausal women
Recommendations Developed for Treating Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
Authors strongly recommend treatment with denosumab or an intravenous bisphosphonate for adults with HCM
Guidelines Updated for Reducing Hypoglycemia Risk in Diabetes
Strong recommendations include use of glucagon preparations that do not need reconstitution, real-time CGM for those receiving multiple daily injections
CDC Issues Interim Guidance for Influenza Treatment With Limited Oseltamivir
The issue appears to be related to the availability of generic oseltamivir.
