November 16, 2009
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Age-related macular degeneration. This updates a previously published guideline summary.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Antibiotic prophylaxis for gynecologic procedures. This updates a previously published guideline summary.
Bariatric surgery and pregnancy.
Breast Health Global Initiative
Guideline implementation for breast healthcare in low-income and middle-income countries.
Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine
Early acute management in adults with spinal cord injury: a clinical practice guideline for health-care professionals.
Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Clinician's Network
Adapting your practice. Treatment and recommendations for homeless patients with chlamydial or gonococcal infections. This updates a previously published guideline summary.
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement
Diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This updates a previously published guideline summary.
Diagnosis and treatment of headache. This updates a previously published guideline summary.
Venous thromboembolism diagnosis and treatment. This updates a previously published guideline summary.
IRSA
Stereotactic radiosurgery for patients with intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVM). This updates a previously published guideline summary.
Guideline Synthesis
Updated synthesis:
Prevention of Falls in the Elderly includes revised recommendations from HCANJ.
Newly Submitted
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Health Awareness Topics - November 2009
H1N1 Flu
Visit the
CDC Web site for the latest information on H1N1 flu including new interim guidance on
infection control measures for 2009 H1N1 influenza in healthcare settings and updated interim recommendations on
H1Ni1 influenza and HIV-infected adults and adolescents.
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Recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory
- November 2, 2009: Byetta (exenatide): Revisions to the prescribing information to include information on post-marketing reports of altered kidney function, including acute renal failure and insufficiency.
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