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Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain - Quarterly Progress Report: May 2021

Author/s: M. S., Wagner, J., Ahmed, A. Y., Morasco, B., Kansagara, D., Chou, R.

This is the third quarterly progress report for an ongoing living systematic review on
cannabis and other plant-based treatments for chronic pain. The first progress report was
published in January 2021 and the second in March 2021. The draft systematic review was
available for...

Non-Surgical Interventions for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Leading To Neurogenic Claudication: A Clinical Practice Guideline

Author/s: Bussieres, A., Cancelliere, C., Ammendolia, C., Comer, C. M., Zoubi, F. A., Chatillon, C. E., Chernish, G., Cox, J. M., Gliedt, J. A., Haskett, D., Jensen, R. K., Marchand, A. A., Tomkins-Lane, C., O'Shaughnessy, J., Passmore, S., Schneider, M. J., Shipka, P., Stewart, G., Stuber, K., Yee, A., Ornelas, J.

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causing neurogenic claudication (NC) is increasingly common with an aging population and can be associated with significant symptoms and functional limitations. We developed this guideline to present the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on nonsurgical...

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Management of Blood Pressure in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Not Receiving Dialysis: Synopsis of the 2021 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline

Author/s: Tomson, C. R. V., Cheung, A. K., Mann, J. F. E., Chang, T. I., Cushman, W. C., Furth, S. L., Hou, F. F., Knoll, G. A., Muntner, P., Pecoits-Filho, R., Tobe, S. W., Lytvyn, L, Craig, J. C., Tunnicliffe, D. J., Howell, M., Tonelli, M., Cheung, M., Earley, A., Ix, J. H., Sarnak, M. J.

Description: The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) 2021 clinical practice guideline for the management of blood pressure (BP) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) not receiving dialysis is an update of the KDIGO 2012 guideline on the same topic and reflects new evidence...

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blood pressure kidney disease dialysis clinical practice guideline

Hematuria as a Marker of Occult Urinary Tract Cancer: Advice for High-Value Care From the American College of Physicians

Author/s: Nielsen, Matthew, Qaseem, Amir, High Value Care Task Force of the American College of Physicians

Background: The presence of blood in the urine, or hematuria, is a common finding in clinical practice and can sometimes be a sign of occult cancer. This article describes the clinical epidemiology of hematuria and the current state of practice and science in this context and...

Update to U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use: Self-Administration of Subcutaneous Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Author/s: Curtis, K. M., Nguyen, A., Reeves, J. A., Clark, E. A., Folger, S. G., Whiteman, M. K.

U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use (U.S. SPR), adapted by CDC from global guidance developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), provides evidence-based guidance on contraceptive use for U.S. health care providers (1). During January-February, 2021, CDC evaluated...

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contraceptive self-administration contraception decision making

Screening for Colorectal Cancer US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

Author/s: Davidson, K. W., Barry, M. J., Mangione, C. M., Cabana, M., Caughey, A. B., Davis, E. M., Donahue, K. E., Doubeni, C. A., Krist, A. H., Kubik, M., Li, L., Ogedegbe, G., Owens, D. K., Pbert, L., Silverstein, M., Stevermer, J., Tseng, C., Wong, J. B.

Abstract

Importance: Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, with an estimated 52 980 persons in the US projected to die of colorectal cancer in 2021. Colorectal cancer is most frequently diagnosed among persons aged 65 to 74...

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cancer colorectal men women screening

Triple vs Dual Inhaler Therapy and Asthma Outcomes in Moderate to Severe Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Author/s: Kim, L.H.Y., Saleh, C., Whalen-Browne, A., O'Byrne, P.M., Chu, D.K.

Importance: The benefits and harms of adding long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting β2-agonists (LABAs) for moderate to severe asthma remain unclear.

Objective: To systematically synthesize the outcomes...

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asthma inhalers Inhaler Therapy

Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor–induced angioedema

Author/s: Quickfall, D., Jakubovic, B., Zipursky, J. S.

Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the leading cause of drug-induced angioedema Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are responsible for 20%–40% of emergency department visits for angioedema.1 The incidence of ACE inhibitor–induced angioedema is about 0.1%–0.7% in the...

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Anticraving medication for moderate to severe alcohol use disorder

Author/s: Mong, J., Ahamad, K., Bach, P.

Alcohol use disorder is characterized by compulsive use, lack of control and harmful consequences of alcohol. Men who have had more than 5 standard drinks and women who have had more than 4 standard drinks on 1 occasion within the past year should be assessed for alcohol use disorder....

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Association of metabolic–bariatric surgery with long-term survival in adults with and without diabetes: a one-stage meta-analysis of matched cohort and prospective controlled studies with 174772 participants

Author/s: Syn, N.L, Cummings, D. E., Wang, L. Z., Lin, D. J., Zhao, J. J., Loh, M., Koh, Z. J., Chew, C. A., Kim, G., Bok-Yan So, J., Kaplan, L. M., Dixon, J. B., Shabbir, A.

Summary Background Metabolic–bariatric surgery delivers substantial weight loss and can induce remission or improvement of obesity-related risks and complications. However, more robust estimates of its effect on long-term mortality and life expectancy—especially stratified by pre-existing...

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gastric bypass obesity proportional hazard models bariatric surgery gastrectomy weight loss

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