Opinion
Benefits of low-dose CT scanning for lung cancer screening explained
CHEST gives 18 recommendations and further evidence of the benefits of CT screening.
Opinion
Guidelines for dementia and age-related cognitive changes
While these guidelines are aimed at psychologists, primary care doctors are often the first ones to evaluate a patient who may have dementia.
Opinion
Few clinical guidelines exist for treating post-COVID symptoms
‘We can prevent many infections from this virus, but we are still left to manage many post-COVID symptoms,’ says Dr. Linda Girgis.
Opinion
Updates in clinical practice guidelines for Lyme disease
Diagnosing Lyme disease is often difficult, but there is good evidence that submitting a removed tick for identification is good practice.
Opinion
New guidelines dispel myths about COVID-19 treatment
NIH’s recently updated COVID-19 treatment guidelines are essential for primary care physicians to know, writes Dr. Linda Girgis.
Opinion
ASH guidelines for venous thromboembolism: What family physicians need to know
A recommendation regarding the use of DOACs may ease some of the burden of monitoring patients on long-term Coumadin.
Opinion
New acute pain guidelines from the ACP and AAFP have limitations
Pain can be multi-factorial and treating it requires a multi-pronged approach.