Healthcare Professionals Archives - Multiple Chronic Conditions https://multiplechronicconditions.org/category/healthcare-professionals/ FREE resources to educate, update and promote best practices that ensure optimal patient-centered outcomes. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:41:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mcc-icon-150x150.png Healthcare Professionals Archives - Multiple Chronic Conditions https://multiplechronicconditions.org/category/healthcare-professionals/ 32 32 Possible Drug-Drug Interactions Flagged for Older Americans https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/possible-drug-drug-interactions-flagged-for-older-americans/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:41:59 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4264 A cross-sectional study analyzed the changing use of medications and dietary supplements in the U.S. between 2015-2016 and 2021-2023. Polypharmacy involving prescription medications and dietary supplements rose between these periods. The proportion of people with potentially major interacting drug regimens or drug-drug interactions fell, but still stood at more than one in five older adults.

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]]> A cross-sectional study analyzed the changing use of medications and dietary supplements in the U.S. between 2015-2016 and 2021-2023. Polypharmacy involving prescription medications and dietary supplements rose between these periods. The proportion of people with potentially major interacting drug regimens or drug-drug interactions fell, but still stood at more than one in five older adults.

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]]> 2026 New England Journal of Medicine: Guideline Watch Roundup https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/2026-new-england-journal-of-medicine-guideline-watch-roundup/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:39:44 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4262 An exclusive collection of 12 clinical guideline summaries that will directly impact how you practice medicine. Inside this new NEJM Clinician content collection, discover 12 new and updated guideline summaries to help you stay informed and confident in your practice.

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]]> An exclusive collection of 12 clinical guideline summaries that will directly impact how you practice medicine. Inside this new NEJM Clinician content collection, discover 12 new and updated guideline summaries to help you stay informed and confident in your practice.

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]]> Guideline Watch Roundup https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/guideline-watch-roundup/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:19:28 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4254 Summaries and highlights of the most important new clinical guidelines to inform your practice

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]]> Summaries and highlights of the most important new clinical guidelines to inform your practice

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]]> 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/2026-aha-acc-ada-asn-guideline-for-the-prevention-detection-evaluation-and-management-of-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-syndrome-a-report-of-the-american-college-of-cardiology-american-heart-asso/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:36:26 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4220 The “2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome” retires, replaces, and expands upon the “2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Guideline for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.” The primary intended audience for this guideline is clinicians who care for patients across the spectrum of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, an interrelated condition characterized...

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]]> The “2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome” retires, replaces, and expands upon the “2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Guideline for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.” The primary intended audience for this guideline is clinicians who care for patients across the spectrum of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, an interrelated condition characterized by the interconnections among metabolic risk factors (including obesity and type 2 diabetes), chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.

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]]> 2026 American Diabetes Association: The abridged version of the Standards of Care in Diabetes https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/2026-american-diabetes-association-the-abridged-version-of-the-standards-of-care-in-diabetes/ Wed, 27 May 2026 13:59:38 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4212 This collection provides an abridged version of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026 designed especially for primary care professionals. Developed by the ADA’s Primary Care Advisory Group*, this new resource contains the evidence-based clinical practice recommendations most pertinent to primary care—all presented in a user-friendly format. Its recommendations are substantively the...

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]]> This collection provides an abridged version of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026 designed especially for primary care professionals. Developed by the ADA’s Primary Care Advisory Group*, this new resource contains the evidence-based clinical practice recommendations most pertinent to primary care—all presented in a user-friendly format. Its recommendations are substantively the same as in the complete ADA Standards of Care, but presented in succinct bullet points and helpful graphics.

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]]> Combination treatment for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/combination-treatment-for-chronic-insomnia-disorder-in-adults-an-american-academy-of-sleep-medicine-clinical-practice-guideline/ Mon, 11 May 2026 16:49:50 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4202 This guideline establishes clinical practice recommendations for combination treatment of chronic insomnia disorder in adults, defined here as treatment with cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) started concurrently with pharmacotherapy.

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]]> This guideline establishes clinical practice recommendations for combination treatment of chronic insomnia disorder in adults, defined here as treatment with cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) started concurrently with pharmacotherapy.

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]]> 2026 Canadian Medical Association: Management of brain–heart multimorbidity: a clinical practice guideline https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/2026-canadian-medical-association-management-of-brain-heart-multimorbidity-a-clinical-practice-guideline/ Tue, 05 May 2026 15:14:33 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4199 Although brain and heart conditions share overlapping risk factors and commonly co-occur, current cardiac and neurologic clinical guidelines are typically produced within specialty silos. The objective of this guideline from a Canadian Cardiovascular Harmonized National Guideline Endeavour (C-CHANGE) panel is to expand on current cardiovascular guidelines to include evidence from the neurologic and mental health...

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]]> Although brain and heart conditions share overlapping risk factors and commonly co-occur, current cardiac and neurologic clinical guidelines are typically produced within specialty silos. The objective of this guideline from a Canadian Cardiovascular Harmonized National Guideline Endeavour (C-CHANGE) panel is to expand on current cardiovascular guidelines to include evidence from the neurologic and mental health literature, with specific recommendations for providers managing comorbid brain and heart conditions.

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]]> American Diabetes Association Institute of Learning Free Continuing Education Modules https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/american-diabetes-association-institute-of-learning-free-continuing-education-modules/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:50:48 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4126 Since 1940, the American Diabetes Association® has been a trusted source for cutting-edge diabetes care education solutions. Our Institute of Learning offers 70+ free continuing education courses, webinars, and more to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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]]> Since 1940, the American Diabetes Association® has been a trusted source for cutting-edge diabetes care education solutions. Our Institute of Learning offers 70+ free continuing education courses, webinars, and more to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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]]> 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/2026-guideline-for-the-early-management-of-patients-with-acute-ischemic-stroke-a-guideline-from-the-american-heart-association-american-stroke-association/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:10:00 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4124 The “2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With AIS” replaces the “2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With AIS” and the 2019 update to reflect recent advances in evidence. This updated guideline is intended to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date, evidence-based set of recommendations, advising management from prehospital evaluation through acute treatment...

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]]> The “2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With AIS” replaces the “2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With AIS” and the 2019 update to reflect recent advances in evidence. This updated guideline is intended to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date, evidence-based set of recommendations, advising management from prehospital evaluation through acute treatment and early in-hospital management of complications and initiation of early secondary prevention measures.

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]]> 2026 Global Strategy for Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease https://multiplechronicconditions.org/healthcare-professionals/2026-updated-version-of-its-global-strategy-for-prevention-diagnosis-and-management-of-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:26:53 +0000 https://multiplechronicconditions.org/?p=4114 The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) released the 2026 updated version of its Global Strategy for Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

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]]> The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) released the 2026 updated version of its Global Strategy for Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

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