Guidelines

The American College of Physicians’ new guidelines for treating osteoporosis highlight bisphosphonates and suggest an ideal length of therapy.

There is not enough evidence to guide use of statins in adults aged 76 and older for primary CVD prevention. But 10-year risk estimates can be useful for prescribing in younger seniors, the USPSTF says.

The ASHP guidelines can be tailored to the needs of long-term care settings, and aim to help create a culture of awareness and accountability around drug diversion.

A new recommended treatments list addresses the omicron variant’s current dominance and drug supply shortages.

An Infectious Diseases Society of America panel has published updated recommendations for using personal protective equipment to safeguard healthcare workers from COVID-19.

When compared to alternative options, levodopa provides a superior risk-benefit profile when used to alleviate motor symptoms, and patients are less likely to stop treatment, according to the American...

Pretrip planning should consider locations and duration of altitude exposure, hydration and medication use, emergency planning

The FDA’s new label restricts Aduhelm’s use to Alzheimer’s patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, drugmaker Biogen announced Thursday.

The findings highlight the challenge faced by clinicians who wish to avoid overusing these drugs, but at the same time require access to potentially lifesaving treatment for a new respiratory disease.

Nursing home care providers were able to more smoothly adopt evidence-based pain management guidelines when they had the support of specially trained registered nurses, a study in Sweden has found.