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American College of Chest Physicians

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Jan 26, 2026

What are the current guideline recommendations for anticoagulation in new‑onset atrial fibrillation with RVR?

Current major guidelines prioritize stroke‑risk guided in new‑onset with rapid ventricular response (RVR): clinicians should assess thromboembolic risk (typically CHA2DS2‑VASc), favor direct oral anti...

Jan 5, 2026

Which symptomatic treatments have the best evidence for shortening cough duration in adults with the common cold?

The strongest, consistently cited evidence for shortening cough associated with the common cold in adults points to a combination of a first‑generation antihistamine plus a decongestant (classically b...