Hematology Guidelines
ACR Appropriateness Criteria: Hodgkin's Disease - unfavorable clinical stage I and II
Category:
Conditions: Hodgkin's disease – unfavorable clinical stage I and II
Published Date: 2000 (revised 2006)
Published by: American College of Radiology
Conditions: Hodgkin's disease – unfavorable clinical stage I and II
Published Date: 2000 (revised 2006)
Published by: American College of Radiology
Adapting your practice: treatment and recommendations for homeless patients with HIV/AIDS
Category:
Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionAcquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Published Date: 2003 (revised 2008)
Published by: Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Clinician's Network, National Health Care for the Homeless Council Inc.
Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionAcquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Published Date: 2003 (revised 2008)
Published by: Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Clinician's Network, National Health Care for the Homeless Council Inc.
American Society of Clinical Oncology 2007 clinical practice guideline update on the role of bisphosphonates in multiple myeloma
Category: Hematology, Oncology
Conditions: Multiple myelomaLytic bone disease
Published Date: 2002 Sep 1 (revised 2007 Jun 10)
Published by: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Conditions: Multiple myelomaLytic bone disease
Published Date: 2002 Sep 1 (revised 2007 Jun 10)
Published by: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Anemia in pregnancy
Category: Hematology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Conditions: AnemiaPregnancy
Published Date: 2008 Jul
Published by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Conditions: AnemiaPregnancy
Published Date: 2008 Jul
Published by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Anemia in the long-term care setting
Category:
Conditions: AnemiaIron-deficiency anemiaVitamin B12-deficiency anemiaFolate-deficiency anemiaAnemia of chronic disease/chronic inflammationUnexplained anemiaHemolytic anemia
Published Date: 2007
Published by: American Medical Directors Association
Conditions: AnemiaIron-deficiency anemiaVitamin B12-deficiency anemiaFolate-deficiency anemiaAnemia of chronic disease/chronic inflammationUnexplained anemiaHemolytic anemia
Published Date: 2007
Published by: American Medical Directors Association
Anticoagulation - warfarin
Category:
Conditions: Venous thromboembolic (VTE) diseaseAtrial fibrillationProsthetic heart valvesTissue heart valvesMyocardial infarction
Published Date: 2006 Mar
Published by: Singapore Ministry of Health
Conditions: Venous thromboembolic (VTE) diseaseAtrial fibrillationProsthetic heart valvesTissue heart valvesMyocardial infarction
Published Date: 2006 Mar
Published by: Singapore Ministry of Health
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Category: Hematology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rheumatology
Conditions: Antiphospholipid syndrome during pregnancy and postpartum
Published Date: 2005 Nov
Published by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Conditions: Antiphospholipid syndrome during pregnancy and postpartum
Published Date: 2005 Nov
Published by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Antiretroviral therapy
Category:
Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy including: Bone marrow suppression, Pancreatitis, Lactic acidosis/hepatic steatosis, Hepatotoxicity, Renal toxicity, Myopathy/myositis
Published Date: 2003 Mar (revised 2008 Jan)
Published by: New York State Department of Health
Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy including: Bone marrow suppression, Pancreatitis, Lactic acidosis/hepatic steatosis, Hepatotoxicity, Renal toxicity, Myopathy/myositis
Published Date: 2003 Mar (revised 2008 Jan)
Published by: New York State Department of Health
Antithrombotic therapy in neonates and children: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (8th Edition)
Category:
Conditions: Thrombosis in neonates and children
Published Date: 2001 Jan (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Conditions: Thrombosis in neonates and children
Published Date: 2001 Jan (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Assessment and device selection for vascular access
Category: Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Surgery
Conditions: Conditions requiring vascular access
Published Date: 2004 May (addendum released 2008)
Published by: Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Conditions: Conditions requiring vascular access
Published Date: 2004 May (addendum released 2008)
Published by: Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Atrial fibrillation. British national clinical guideline for management in primary and secondary care
Category:
Conditions: Atrial fibrillation
Published Date: 2006
Published by: National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions
Conditions: Atrial fibrillation
Published Date: 2006
Published by: National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions
Blood transfusion indications and administration
Category: Family Practice, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Nursing
Conditions: Symptomatic chronic anemiaAcute bleeding
Published Date: 2000 Mar 30 (revised 2008 Jan 10)
Published by: Finnish Medical Society Duodecim
Conditions: Symptomatic chronic anemiaAcute bleeding
Published Date: 2000 Mar 30 (revised 2008 Jan 10)
Published by: Finnish Medical Society Duodecim
Care and maintenance to reduce vascular access complications
Category: Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Hematology, Nursing, Oncology, Pediatrics
Conditions: Vascular access complications
Published Date: 2005 Apr (addendum released 2008)
Published by: Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Conditions: Vascular access complications
Published Date: 2005 Apr (addendum released 2008)
Published by: Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Clinical guidelines for acute stroke management. Secondary prevention
Category:
Conditions: Acute stroke (ischemia or intracerebral hemorrhage)Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Published Date: 2007 Oct
Published by: National Stroke Foundation (Australia)
Conditions: Acute stroke (ischemia or intracerebral hemorrhage)Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Published Date: 2007 Oct
Published by: National Stroke Foundation (Australia)
Cord blood banking for potential future transplantation
Category: Allergy and Immunology, Family Practice, Hematology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Pediatrics
Conditions: Diseases or conditions that are treatable with umbilical cord blood transplantation including:MalignanciesBone marrow failureHemoglobinopathiesImmunodeficienciesInborn errors of metabolism
Published Date: 2007 Jan
Published by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Conditions: Diseases or conditions that are treatable with umbilical cord blood transplantation including:MalignanciesBone marrow failureHemoglobinopathiesImmunodeficienciesInborn errors of metabolism
Published Date: 2007 Jan
Published by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Dabigatran etexilate for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery in adults
Category: Hematology, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Preventive Medicine
Conditions: Venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery
Published Date: 2008 Sep
Published by: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Conditions: Venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery
Published Date: 2008 Sep
Published by: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Epoetin alfa, epoetin beta and darbepoetin alfa for cancer treatment-induced anaemia
Category:
Conditions: Anemia induced by cancer treatment
Published Date: 2008 May
Published by: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Conditions: Anemia induced by cancer treatment
Published Date: 2008 May
Published by: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Evidence-based care guideline for cytomegalovirus prophylaxis following solid organ transplants
Category:
Conditions: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease following solid organ transplants
Published Date: 2001 Jun 7 (revised 2007 July 6)
Published by: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Conditions: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease following solid organ transplants
Published Date: 2001 Jun 7 (revised 2007 July 6)
Published by: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Fludarabine monotherapy for the first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Category:
Conditions: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Published Date: 2007 Feb
Published by: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Conditions: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Published Date: 2007 Feb
Published by: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
General approach to the patient. Guidelines for perioperative evaluation
Category:
Conditions: Any condition requiring surgery
Published Date: 2007
Published by: Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Conditions: Any condition requiring surgery
Published Date: 2007
Published by: Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Guidance on the use of imatinib for chronic myeloid leukaemia
Category: Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology
Conditions: Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Published Date: 2003 Oct
Published by: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Conditions: Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Published Date: 2003 Oct
Published by: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Guideline for blood grouping and antibody testing in pregnancy
Category: Family Practice, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics
Conditions: PregnancyFetal anaemiaHemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) and fetusHydrops fetalis
Published Date: 2006
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: PregnancyFetal anaemiaHemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) and fetusHydrops fetalis
Published Date: 2006
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guideline for laboratory diagnosis of malaria
Category: Hematology, Infectious Diseases
Conditions: Malaria
Published Date: 2007
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Malaria
Published Date: 2007
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guideline for the diagnosis, investigation and management of polycythaemia/erythrocytosis
Category:
Conditions: Polycythemia (polycythemia vera erythrocytosis)
Published Date: 2005 Jul
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Polycythemia (polycythemia vera erythrocytosis)
Published Date: 2005 Jul
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guideline for the management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring dental surgery
Category: Cardiology, Dentistry, Hematology
Conditions: Dental conditions requiring outpatient invasive procedures while on concomitant anticoagulation including:Endodontics (root canal treatment)Periodontal surgeryOral biopsyLocal anaesthesia (infiltrations inferior alveolar block mandibular blocks)Extractions (single and multiple)Oral surgery or subgingival scaling
Published Date: 2007
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Dental conditions requiring outpatient invasive procedures while on concomitant anticoagulation including:Endodontics (root canal treatment)Periodontal surgeryOral biopsyLocal anaesthesia (infiltrations inferior alveolar block mandibular blocks)Extractions (single and multiple)Oral surgery or subgingival scaling
Published Date: 2007
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guideline for the use of imaging in the management of myeloma
Category: Hematology, Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, Radiology
Conditions: Myeloma
Published Date: 2007 Apr
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Myeloma
Published Date: 2007 Apr
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guideline on the assessment of bleeding risk prior to surgery or invasive procedures
Category: Anesthesiology, Hematology, Surgery
Conditions: Any disease or condition requiring invasive procedures that may contribute to excessive bleeding for example:Deficiencies in blood factors VIII IX and XICardiovascular disease (use of anticoagulation therapy)Disseminated intravascular coagulationLiver diseaseVitamin K deficiencyPlatelet dysfunctionVon Willebrand disease (vWD)Hemophilia
Published Date: 2007
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Any disease or condition requiring invasive procedures that may contribute to excessive bleeding for example:Deficiencies in blood factors VIII IX and XICardiovascular disease (use of anticoagulation therapy)Disseminated intravascular coagulationLiver diseaseVitamin K deficiencyPlatelet dysfunctionVon Willebrand disease (vWD)Hemophilia
Published Date: 2007
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines for point-of-care testing: haematology
Category:
Conditions: Any disease/condition for which hematologic testing is required including:DiabetesDisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)Hemoglobinopathies
Published Date: 1995 (revised 2007 Jul 31)
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Any disease/condition for which hematologic testing is required including:DiabetesDisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)Hemoglobinopathies
Published Date: 1995 (revised 2007 Jul 31)
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines for policies on alternatives to allogeneic blood transfusion. 1. Predeposit autologous blood donation and transfusion
Category:
Conditions: Any condition (including orthopedic or cardiac conditions and scoliosis) for which elective surgery is undertaken with the potential need for blood or blood component transfusion
Published Date: 2007 Oct
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Any condition (including orthopedic or cardiac conditions and scoliosis) for which elective surgery is undertaken with the potential need for blood or blood component transfusion
Published Date: 2007 Oct
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines for the diagnosis and therapy of adult myelodysplastic syndromes
Category: Hematology, Oncology
Conditions: Adult myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
Published Date: 2003 Jan
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Adult myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
Published Date: 2003 Jan
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines for the management of chronic kidney disease in HIV-infected patients: recommendations of the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Category:
Conditions: Chronic kidney diseaseHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Published Date: 2005 Jun 1
Published by: Infectious Diseases Society of America
Conditions: Chronic kidney diseaseHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Published Date: 2005 Jun 1
Published by: Infectious Diseases Society of America
Guidelines for the management of patients with periodontal diseases
Category: Cardiology, Dentistry, Endocrinology, Hematology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Preventive Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Surgery
Conditions: Periodontal diseases
Published Date: 2006 Sep
Published by: American Academy of Periodontology
Conditions: Periodontal diseases
Published Date: 2006 Sep
Published by: American Academy of Periodontology
Guidelines for the use of fresh-frozen plasma cryoprecipitate and cryosupernatant
Category:
Conditions: Conditions requiring infusion of fresh-frozen plasma cryoprecipitate and cryosupernatant including:Single coagulation factor deficiencies (e.g. factor V deficiency)Multiple coagulation factor deficienciesThrombotic thrombocytopenic purpuraOver-anticoagulation with severe bleedingLiver diseaseSurgical bleeding requiring massive transfusionHemorrhagic disease of the newbornCoagulopathy plus bleeding in neonates
Published Date: 2004 Jul
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Conditions requiring infusion of fresh-frozen plasma cryoprecipitate and cryosupernatant including:Single coagulation factor deficiencies (e.g. factor V deficiency)Multiple coagulation factor deficienciesThrombotic thrombocytopenic purpuraOver-anticoagulation with severe bleedingLiver diseaseSurgical bleeding requiring massive transfusionHemorrhagic disease of the newbornCoagulopathy plus bleeding in neonates
Published Date: 2004 Jul
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines for the use of prophylactic anti-D immunoglobulin
Category:
Conditions: Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)Rh alloimmunization
Published Date: 1999 (revised 2006)
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)Rh alloimmunization
Published Date: 1999 (revised 2006)
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of AL amyloidosis
Category: Hematology, Oncology
Conditions: Systemic AL amyloidosis (formerly known as primary amyloidosis)
Published Date: 2004 Jun
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Systemic AL amyloidosis (formerly known as primary amyloidosis)
Published Date: 2004 Jun
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Category: Family Practice, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology
Conditions: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Published Date: 2004 May
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Published Date: 2004 May
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of multiple myeloma -- 2005
Category:
Conditions: Multiple myeloma
Published Date: 2006 Feb
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Multiple myeloma
Published Date: 2006 Feb
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of solitary plasmacytoma of bone and solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma
Category: Hematology, Oncology
Conditions: Solitary plasmacytoma of boneSolitary extramedullary plasmacytoma
Published Date: 2004 Mar
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Solitary plasmacytoma of boneSolitary extramedullary plasmacytoma
Published Date: 2004 Mar
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines on the insertion and management of central venous access devices in adults
Category: Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Geriatrics, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Nursing, Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology
Conditions: Diseases or conditions requiring placement of a central venous access deviceComplications related to insertion of a central venous access device including infection misplacement and thrombosis
Published Date: 2007 Aug
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Diseases or conditions requiring placement of a central venous access deviceComplications related to insertion of a central venous access device including infection misplacement and thrombosis
Published Date: 2007 Aug
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines on the management of acute myeloid leukaemia in adults
Category: Geriatrics, Hematology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Pathology, Psychology, Radiology
Conditions: Acute myeloid leukemiaAcute promyelocytic leukemiaAutologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantationPregnancy
Published Date: 2006 Nov
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Acute myeloid leukemiaAcute promyelocytic leukemiaAutologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantationPregnancy
Published Date: 2006 Nov
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Guidelines on the use of colony-stimulating factors in haematological malignancies
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Conditions: Haematological malignancies including:Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)Aplastic anaemia (AA)Bone marrow failure syndromesNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)Hodgkin's disease (HD)Lymphoblastic lymphoma (LL)
Published Date: 2003 Oct
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Haematological malignancies including:Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)Aplastic anaemia (AA)Bone marrow failure syndromesNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)Hodgkin's disease (HD)Lymphoblastic lymphoma (LL)
Published Date: 2003 Oct
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Hemoglobinopathies in pregnancy
Category: Hematology, Medical Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics
Conditions: Hemoglobinopathies in pregnancy including:Sickle cell diseaseThalassemia (alpha and beta)
Published Date: 2007 Jan
Published by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Conditions: Hemoglobinopathies in pregnancy including:Sickle cell diseaseThalassemia (alpha and beta)
Published Date: 2007 Jan
Published by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
HIV-related hematologic manifestations in pediatrics
Category:
Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionAnemia (microcytic normocytic macrocytic)ThrombocytopeniaNeutropeniaCoagulation abnormalities
Published Date: 2003
Published by: New York State Department of Health
Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionAnemia (microcytic normocytic macrocytic)ThrombocytopeniaNeutropeniaCoagulation abnormalities
Published Date: 2003
Published by: New York State Department of Health
Hydroxyurea treatment for sickle cell disease. National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference statement
Category:
Conditions: Sickle cell disease
Published Date: 2008 Jun 17
Published by: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Panel on Sickle Cell Disease, Office of Medical Applications of Research (NIH)
Conditions: Sickle cell disease
Published Date: 2008 Jun 17
Published by: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Panel on Sickle Cell Disease, Office of Medical Applications of Research (NIH)
Immunologic considerations in HIV-infected children
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Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus infectionImmune defectsVaccine-preventable diseases:Hepatitis BDiphtheriaTetanusPertussisPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHaemophilus influenzae type B infectionsHepatitis APneumococcal infectionsInfluenzaVaricella (chickenpox)
Published Date: 2003 Mar
Published by: New York State Department of Health
Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus infectionImmune defectsVaccine-preventable diseases:Hepatitis BDiphtheriaTetanusPertussisPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHaemophilus influenzae type B infectionsHepatitis APneumococcal infectionsInfluenzaVaricella (chickenpox)
Published Date: 2003 Mar
Published by: New York State Department of Health
Indications for splenectomy
Category: Family Practice, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery
Conditions: Diseases or conditions for which splenectomy is indicated:Traumatic injury to spleenHematologic diseases including hereditary spherocytosis; thalassemia major; certain forms of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) unresponsive to medical management; myeloproliferative disorders; thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hairy-cell leukemia unresponsive to other treatment strategiesHodgkin's disease (clinical stage I-A or II-A)Intraoperative splenic injurySplenic abscesses cysts sinistral portal hypertension secondary to isolated splenic vein thrombosis or obstruction splenic mass presumed to be a primary or undiagnosed neoplasm malignancy in an adjacent organ
Published Date: 1996 (revised 2003 May)
Published by: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Inc
Conditions: Diseases or conditions for which splenectomy is indicated:Traumatic injury to spleenHematologic diseases including hereditary spherocytosis; thalassemia major; certain forms of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) unresponsive to medical management; myeloproliferative disorders; thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hairy-cell leukemia unresponsive to other treatment strategiesHodgkin's disease (clinical stage I-A or II-A)Intraoperative splenic injurySplenic abscesses cysts sinistral portal hypertension secondary to isolated splenic vein thrombosis or obstruction splenic mass presumed to be a primary or undiagnosed neoplasm malignancy in an adjacent organ
Published Date: 1996 (revised 2003 May)
Published by: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Inc
Management of alloimmunization during pregnancy
Category: Allergy and Immunology, Hematology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Conditions: Alloimmunization during pregnancy and associated fetal hemolytic disease (fetal erythroblastosis fetal anemia)
Published Date: 2006 Aug
Published by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Conditions: Alloimmunization during pregnancy and associated fetal hemolytic disease (fetal erythroblastosis fetal anemia)
Published Date: 2006 Aug
Published by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Management of consequences of stroke. Clinical guidelines for stroke rehabilitation and recovery
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Conditions: StrokeTransient ischemic attack (TIA)Consequences of strokeNote: While stroke is discussed broadly in these guidelines it is recognised that there are different types of stroke. It is noted that haemorrhagic stroke (particularly subarachnoid haemorrhage) is often excluded from some studies. Furthermore the prevalence of ischaemic stroke has meant that the evidence is predominantly derived from and focused on this type of stroke.
Published Date: 2005 Sep 8
Published by: National Stroke Foundation (Australia)
Conditions: StrokeTransient ischemic attack (TIA)Consequences of strokeNote: While stroke is discussed broadly in these guidelines it is recognised that there are different types of stroke. It is noted that haemorrhagic stroke (particularly subarachnoid haemorrhage) is often excluded from some studies. Furthermore the prevalence of ischaemic stroke has meant that the evidence is predominantly derived from and focused on this type of stroke.
Published Date: 2005 Sep 8
Published by: National Stroke Foundation (Australia)
Multiple myeloma (MM)
Category:
Conditions: Multiple myeloma (MM)
Published Date: 2001 Dec 27 (revised 2007 May 30)
Published by: Finnish Medical Society Duodecim
Conditions: Multiple myeloma (MM)
Published Date: 2001 Dec 27 (revised 2007 May 30)
Published by: Finnish Medical Society Duodecim
Neurologic complications in HIV-infected children and adolescents
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Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionNeurological complications of HIV including:HIV encephalopathyInfections of the central nervous system (CNS) including:Cryptococcus neoformans infectionToxoplasma gondii infectionHerpes virus infection (herpes simplex varicella zoster cytomegalovirus infection)JC virus infectionBacterial meningitisSyphilis (Treponema pallidum infection)Mycobacteria infectionPrimary central nervous system lymphomaAntiretroviral toxicitiesHIV-related neuropathy/myopathy/myelopathySeizuresStroke
Published Date: 2003 Mar
Published by: New York State Department of Health
Conditions: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionNeurological complications of HIV including:HIV encephalopathyInfections of the central nervous system (CNS) including:Cryptococcus neoformans infectionToxoplasma gondii infectionHerpes virus infection (herpes simplex varicella zoster cytomegalovirus infection)JC virus infectionBacterial meningitisSyphilis (Treponema pallidum infection)Mycobacteria infectionPrimary central nervous system lymphomaAntiretroviral toxicitiesHIV-related neuropathy/myopathy/myelopathySeizuresStroke
Published Date: 2003 Mar
Published by: New York State Department of Health
Nutrition and physical activity during and after cancer treatment: an American Cancer Society guide for informed choices
Category:
Conditions: Cancer including:Breast cancerColorectal cancerHematological cancerLung cancerProstate cancerUpper gastrointestinal cancerHead and neck cancer
Published Date: 2003 (revised 2006 Nov)
Published by: American Cancer Society
Conditions: Cancer including:Breast cancerColorectal cancerHematological cancerLung cancerProstate cancerUpper gastrointestinal cancerHead and neck cancer
Published Date: 2003 (revised 2006 Nov)
Published by: American Cancer Society
Obtaining consent for chemotherapy
Category: Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology
Conditions: Cancer and other diseases requiring chemotherapy
Published Date: 2006 Mar
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Cancer and other diseases requiring chemotherapy
Published Date: 2006 Mar
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Optimal therapy for patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma and the role of high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell support
Category:
Conditions: Multiple myeloma
Published Date: 2000 Dec 22 (revised 2003 Oct)
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Conditions: Multiple myeloma
Published Date: 2000 Dec 22 (revised 2003 Oct)
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Perioperative blood transfusion for elective surgery. A Scottish national clinical guideline
Category:
Conditions: Conditions or diseases where elective surgery is an option
Published Date: 2001 Oct (addendum released 2004 Aug 31)
Published by: Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
Conditions: Conditions or diseases where elective surgery is an option
Published Date: 2001 Oct (addendum released 2004 Aug 31)
Published by: Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
Perioperative evaluation. Steps to reduce surgical risk
Category:
Conditions: Any condition requiring surgery
Published Date: 2007
Published by: Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Conditions: Any condition requiring surgery
Published Date: 2007
Published by: Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Perioperative evaluation: guidelines for specific assessment
Category:
Conditions: Any condition requiring surgery associated with:Coronary artery diseaseHypertensionCongestive heart failureValvular heart diseaseCardiac arrhythmias (with or without implantable pacemakers or cardioverter-defibrillators)Atrioventricular or intraventricular conduction disordersOrgan transplantsPregnancyPeriodontal infectionEndodontic infection
Published Date: 2007
Published by: Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Conditions: Any condition requiring surgery associated with:Coronary artery diseaseHypertensionCongestive heart failureValvular heart diseaseCardiac arrhythmias (with or without implantable pacemakers or cardioverter-defibrillators)Atrioventricular or intraventricular conduction disordersOrgan transplantsPregnancyPeriodontal infectionEndodontic infection
Published Date: 2007
Published by: Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Pharmacology and management of the vitamin K antagonists: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
Category:
Conditions: Thromboembolic disorders including the following:Primary and secondary venous thromboembolismSystemic embolismMyocardial infarction
Published Date: 2004 Sep (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Conditions: Thromboembolic disorders including the following:Primary and secondary venous thromboembolismSystemic embolismMyocardial infarction
Published Date: 2004 Sep (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Preoperative tests: the use of routine preoperative tests for elective surgery: evidence, methods & guidance
Category:
Conditions: Conditions that require elective surgery
Published Date: 2003 Jun
Published by: National Collaborating Centre for Acute Care
Conditions: Conditions that require elective surgery
Published Date: 2003 Jun
Published by: National Collaborating Centre for Acute Care
Prevention of thromboembolic venous disease in medical patients (PRETEMED)
Category:
Conditions: Deep vein thrombosisPulmonary embolism
Published Date: 2003
Published by: Andalusian Society of Internal Medicine
Conditions: Deep vein thrombosisPulmonary embolism
Published Date: 2003
Published by: Andalusian Society of Internal Medicine
Prevention of venous thromboembolism. American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
Category:
Conditions: Venous thromboembolism
Published Date: 2001 Jan (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Conditions: Venous thromboembolism
Published Date: 2001 Jan (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Prevention of venous thrombosis
Category: Family Practice, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery
Conditions: Venous thrombosis
Published Date: 2004 Mar 6 (revised 2008 Mar 27)
Published by: Finnish Medical Society Duodecim
Conditions: Venous thrombosis
Published Date: 2004 Mar 6 (revised 2008 Mar 27)
Published by: Finnish Medical Society Duodecim
Recommendations for the management of BCR-ABL-positive chronic myeloid leukaemia
Category:
Conditions: BCR-ABL-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (chronic myelogenous leukemia chronic myelocytic leukemia CML)
Published Date: 2007
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: BCR-ABL-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (chronic myelogenous leukemia chronic myelocytic leukemia CML)
Published Date: 2007
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Risk factor assessment for osteoporosis and/or increased fracture risk in men
Category:
Conditions: Osteoporosis
Published Date: 2008 May
Published by: University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Conditions: Osteoporosis
Published Date: 2008 May
Published by: University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Rituximab in lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a clinical practice guideline
Category:
Conditions: Lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Published Date: 2005 Feb 17 (revised 2005 Dec 22)
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Conditions: Lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Published Date: 2005 Feb 17 (revised 2005 Dec 22)
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Screening for sickle cell disease in newborns: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement
Category:
Conditions: Sickle cell disease
Published Date: 1996 (revised 2007)
Published by: United States Preventive Services Task Force
Conditions: Sickle cell disease
Published Date: 1996 (revised 2007)
Published by: United States Preventive Services Task Force
Surgical treatment of disease and injuries of the spleen
Category: Family Practice, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Pediatrics, Surgery
Conditions: Disease or injuries of the spleen:Traumatic injury to spleenIntraoperative splenic injuryHematologic diseases including immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP); hereditary spherocytosis; thalassemia major; certain forms of autoimmune hemolytic anemia unresponsive to medical management; myeloproliferative disorders; thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP); and hairy-cell leukemia unresponsive to other treatment strategiesSplenic abscesses cysts sinistral portal hypertension secondary to isolated splenic vein thrombosis or obstruction splenic mass presumed to be a primary or undiagnosed neoplasm malignancy in an adjacent organ
Published Date: 2004 Feb 21
Published by: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Inc
Conditions: Disease or injuries of the spleen:Traumatic injury to spleenIntraoperative splenic injuryHematologic diseases including immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP); hereditary spherocytosis; thalassemia major; certain forms of autoimmune hemolytic anemia unresponsive to medical management; myeloproliferative disorders; thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP); and hairy-cell leukemia unresponsive to other treatment strategiesSplenic abscesses cysts sinistral portal hypertension secondary to isolated splenic vein thrombosis or obstruction splenic mass presumed to be a primary or undiagnosed neoplasm malignancy in an adjacent organ
Published Date: 2004 Feb 21
Published by: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Inc
The diagnosis, evaluation and management of von Willebrand disease
Category:
Conditions: von Willebrand disease (VWD)
Published Date: 2007 Dec
Published by: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (U.S.)
Conditions: von Willebrand disease (VWD)
Published Date: 2007 Dec
Published by: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (U.S.)
The management of malignant thrombocytosis in Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative disease: guideline recommendations
Category:
Conditions: Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative diseases specifically essential thrombocythemia (ET) or polycythemia vera (PV)
Published Date: 2008 Jan 15
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Conditions: Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative diseases specifically essential thrombocythemia (ET) or polycythemia vera (PV)
Published Date: 2008 Jan 15
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
The perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines 8th edition
Category:
Conditions: Arterial and venous thromboembolism
Published Date: 2008 Jun
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Conditions: Arterial and venous thromboembolism
Published Date: 2008 Jun
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
The role of bisphosphonates in the management of skeletal complications for patients with multiple myeloma
Category: Hematology, Oncology
Conditions: Skeletal complications of multiple myeloma including lytic bone lesions osteopenia osteoporosis vertebral and non-vertebral fractures spinal cord compression hypercalcemia and bone pain
Published Date: 2004 Mar 30
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Conditions: Skeletal complications of multiple myeloma including lytic bone lesions osteopenia osteoporosis vertebral and non-vertebral fractures spinal cord compression hypercalcemia and bone pain
Published Date: 2004 Mar 30
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
The use of chemotherapy and growth factors in older patients with newly diagnosed advanced-stage aggressive histology non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Category:
Conditions: Newly diagnosed advanced-stage aggressive histology non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Published Date: 2003 Jun 25
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Conditions: Newly diagnosed advanced-stage aggressive histology non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Published Date: 2003 Jun 25
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Thrombocytopenia
Category: Family Practice, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Conditions: Thrombocytopenia
Published Date: 2001 Apr 30 (revised 2007 Apr 27)
Published by: Finnish Medical Society Duodecim
Conditions: Thrombocytopenia
Published Date: 2001 Apr 30 (revised 2007 Apr 27)
Published by: Finnish Medical Society Duodecim
Transfusion guidelines for neonates and older children
Category:
Conditions: Fetal neonatal and infant conditions requiring blood or blood product transfusions
Published Date: 2004 Feb (addendum released 2005 Dec)
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Conditions: Fetal neonatal and infant conditions requiring blood or blood product transfusions
Published Date: 2004 Feb (addendum released 2005 Dec)
Published by: British Committee for Standards in Haematology
Treatment and prevention of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
Category:
Conditions: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) with and without associated thrombosis
Published Date: 2004 Sep (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Conditions: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) with and without associated thrombosis
Published Date: 2004 Sep (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia with imatinib
Category: Hematology, Oncology
Conditions: Chronic myeloid leukemia
Published Date: 2004 Jul 16
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Conditions: Chronic myeloid leukemia
Published Date: 2004 Jul 16
Published by: Program in Evidence based care
Updated clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of mucositis
Category: Dentistry, Hematology, Nursing, Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgery
Conditions: Alimentary (oral and gastrointestinal) mucositis
Published Date: 2004 (revised 2008 Feb)
Published by: International Society for Oral Oncology, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Conditions: Alimentary (oral and gastrointestinal) mucositis
Published Date: 2004 (revised 2008 Feb)
Published by: International Society for Oral Oncology, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Use of epoetin and darbepoetin in patients with cancer: 2007 American Society of Clinical Oncology/American Society of Hematology clinical practice guideline update
Category:
Conditions: Chemotherapy-associated anemiaAnemia associated with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Published Date: 2002 Apr 18 (revised 2008 Jan 1)
Published by: American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology
Conditions: Chemotherapy-associated anemiaAnemia associated with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Published Date: 2002 Apr 18 (revised 2008 Jan 1)
Published by: American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology
Venous thromboembolism, thrombophilia, antithrombotic therapy and pregnancy: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
Category:
Conditions: Venous thromboembolism thrombophilia antithrombotic therapy and pregnancy
Published Date: 2001 Jan (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians
Conditions: Venous thromboembolism thrombophilia antithrombotic therapy and pregnancy
Published Date: 2001 Jan (revised 2008 Jun)
Published by: American College of Chest Physicians