The Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (MI) updates the classification of MI by defining three major clinical settings—primary MI, secondary MI, and procedure-related MI—to better reflect underlying pathophysiology, support clinical evaluation, and incorporate objective diagnostic criteria. Primary MI occurs spontaneously because of an acute coronary pathology; although most cases […]
The US updated evidence-based recommendations provide clinicians with comprehensive guidance on when to initiate pharmacologic migraine prevention, how to select an appropriate preventive medication, and how to monitor treatment effectiveness, adverse effects, and medication discontinuation in adults. Developed by a multidisciplinary panel using a systematic review of studies published through […]
To reduce the risk of cognitive decline and/or dementia specifically, the WHO just released updated guidance and dementia-specific recommendations: cognitive training may be offered to older adults with normal cognition or mild cognitive impairment and engagement in cognitive stimulation may be encouraged. Engagement in social activity interventions may be recommended. […]
The American Cancer Society (ACS) reaffirmed that average-risk adults should begin colorectal cancer (CRC) screening at age 45 and continue through age 75 if life expectancy exceeds 10 years, while emphasizing that stool-based screening tests remain the preferred noncolonoscopy options over newer blood-based tests. CRC remains a leading cause of […]
Recent recommendations of US guidelines highlight the importance of treating dyslipidemia earlier in life, refining cardiovascular risk assessment, and adopting lower LDL cholesterol targets to reduce long-term exposure to atherogenic lipoproteins and prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Lifestyle counseling should begin in youth, with early pharmacologic therapy considered for individuals […]