Importance Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are characterized by a sudden reduction in
blood supply to the heart and include ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) …

Description Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly used medications
in the world. Developed for the treatment and prevention of acid-mediated upper …

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a common worldwide infection that is an important
cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. H. pylorimay also have a role in …

Pancreatic cysts are very common with the majority incidentally identified. There are several
types of pancreatic cysts; some types can contain cancer or have malignant potential …

The scope of this focused update is limited to addressing recommendations on duration of
dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)(aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor) in patients with coronary …

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) were clinically introduced more than 25 years ago and have
since proven to be invaluable, safe, and effective agents for the management of a variety of …

The recommendations listed in this CPG are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted through October 2012, and other selected …

The recommendations listed in this CPG are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted through October 2012, and other selected …

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) has become one of the most commonly used drugs, given its
role as an analgesic, antipyretic and agent for cardiovascular prophylaxis. Several decades …

More than 25% of the US population aged $65 years has diabetes (1), and the aging of the
overall population is a significant driver of the diabetes epidemic. Although the burden of …