Summaries of Must-Read Clinical Literature, Guidelines, and FDA Actions
Must Reads by Date
Must reads for theWeek ending November 8, 2015
Breast Cancer Screening Guideline, ACS guideline says screen later, less often
Use of Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccines, ACIP offers immunization practice recommendations
Treating Acute Low Back Pain, Study compares treatment options
Stepping Down Asthma Medications, Comparing safety and costs
Cardiorespiratory Fitness and CHD Risk, Does physical activity reduce CHD risk?
Must reads for theWeek ending November 1, 2015
Screening for High Blood Pressure, USPSTF updates guidelines
Physical Therapy vs Usual Care, Which is more effective for low back pain?
Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use, Will rise in morbidity & mortality continue?
Insulin Dose and Cardiovascular Mortality, Does intensive T2D treatment heighten CV risk?
FDA Approves Praxbind as Reversal Agent, Drug reverses effects of dabigatran
Must reads for theWeek ending October 25, 2015
Physical Activity and Heart Failure Risk, Examining the dose response relationship
Risk of Anaphylaxis After Vaccination, A look at adults and new vaccines in children
Vitamin D Deficiency in Postmenopausal Women, Does cholecalciferol therapy help?
Corticosteroid Therapy for Patients with CAP, Reductions in mortality, hospital stays
Cardiac Troponin in Patients with ACS, Can hospital admissions be reduced?
Must reads for theWeek ending October 18, 2015
Evaluating Patients with Suspected Acute PE, ACP guidelines offer best practice advice
Prolonged Sedentary Time and Metabolic Disease, Study looks at association in young adults
Saturated vs Unsaturated Fats and CHD, Study also looks at sources of carbohydrates
Calcium Intake and Bone Mineral Density, Dietary sources vs supplements
Mental Illness-Related Physician Office Visits, Where does primary care fall?
Must reads for theWeek ending October 11, 2015
Hypertension Medication and Diabetes , Can taking meds at bedtime lower T2D risk?
Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use , Smoking cessation guidelines for adults
Management of Chronic Kidney Disease , A practical guide for clinicians
Spironolactone for Drug-Resistant Hypertension, Is it superior to other add-on drugs?
FDA Approves Pair of Diabetes Drugs, Long-acting insulin improves blood sugar