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| Brain Injury and Brain Death | |||
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| Jun 2010 |
Update: Determining Brain Death in Adults
Current guideline. Endorsed by the American College of Radiology, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations, the Child Neurology Society, the Neurocritical Care Society, the Radiological Society of North America, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Physician Tools:
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| Jul 2006 |
Prediction of Outcome in Comatose Survivors after Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Reaffirmed on 10/17/2009. Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Jan 2003 |
Antiepileptic Drug Prophylaxis in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Reaffirmed on 10/17/2009 and 07/28/2006. Current guideline Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Mar 1997 |
The Management of Concussion in Sports
Update in progress. Physician Tools:
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| May 1995 |
Assessment and Management of Patients in the Persistent Vegetative State
Under update. The guideline was last reaffirmed on 07/28/2006. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 1995 |
Determining Brain Death in Adults
Under update. Current guideline-reaffirmed on 01/13/2007 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools:
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| Child Neurology | |||
| Jan 2010 |
Pharmacological Treatment of Spasticity in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Sep 2009 |
Evaluation of the Child with Microcephaly
Current guideline. Click Video to access a video demonstration on taking head measurements. Physician Tools:
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| Nov 2006 |
Diagnostic Assessment of the Child with Status Epilepticus
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 07/10/2010. Physician Tools:
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| Jul 2006 |
Prediction of Outcome in Comatose Survivors after Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Reaffirmed on 10/17/2009. Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Sep 2005 |
Use of Serum Prolactin in Diagnosing Epileptic Seizures
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 11/15/2008. Physician Tools:
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| Jan 2005 |
Corticosteroid Treatment of Duchenne Dystrophy
Reaffirmed on 02/08/2008. Physician Tools:
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| Dec 2004 |
Pharmacological Treatment of Migraine Headache in Children and Adolescents
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| May 2004 |
Medical Treatment of Infantile Spasms
Under update. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2004 |
Efficacy and Tolerability of the New Antiepileptic Drugs I: Treatment of New Onset Epilepsy
Update in progress. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2004 |
Efficacy and Tolerability of the New Antiepileptic Drugs II: Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy
Update in Progress. Physician Tools:
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| Mar 2004 |
Diagnostic Assessment of the Child with Cerebral Palsy
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 07/21/2007. Physician Tools:
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| Sep 2003 |
Immunotherapy for Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Current guideline-reaffirmed 08/02/2008 and 10/15/2005. Physician Tools:
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| Mar 2003 |
Temporal Lobe and Localized Neocortical Resections for Epilepsy
Current guideline-reaffirmed 10/15/2005. Physician Tools:
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| Feb 2003 |
Evaluation of the Child with Global Developmental Delay
Current guideline-reaffirmed 10/15/2005. Physician Tools:
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| Jan 2003 |
Antiepileptic Drug Prophylaxis in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Reaffirmed on 10/17/2009 and 07/28/2006. Current guideline Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 2003 |
Treatment of the Child with a First Unprovoked Seizure
Current guideline-reaffirmed 07/10/2010 and 07/28/2006. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Aug 2002 |
Evaluation of Children and Adolescents with Recurrent Headache
Current guideline-reaffirmed 08/02/2008, 10/15/2005 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jun 2002 |
Neuroimaging of the Neonate
Under update. Physician Tools:
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| Sep 2000 |
Evaluating the First Nonfebrile Seizure in Children
Current guideline-reaffirmed 07/28/2006 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Aug 2000 |
Screening and Diagnosis of Autism
Current guideline-reaffirmed 07/10/2010, 07/28/2006 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools:
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| Mar 1997 |
The Management of Concussion in Sports
Update in progress. Physician Tools:
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| May 1995 |
Assessment and Management of Patients in the Persistent Vegetative State
Under update. The guideline was last reaffirmed on 07/28/2006. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Dementia | |||
| Apr 2010 |
Update: Evaluation and Management of Driving Risk in Dementia
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| May 2001 |
Detection of Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Current guideline-reaffirmed 10/18/2003. Patient and caregiver summary and clinician summary available under Diagnosis of Dementia. Physician Tools:
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| May 2001 |
Diagnosis of Dementia
Current guideline-reaffirmed 02/13/2004. Replaces Practice parameter for diagnosis and evaluation of dementia (Summary statement) 11/1994. Physician Tools:
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| May 2001 |
Management of Dementia
Under revision 10/15/2005. Reaffirmed 10/18/2003. Patient and caregiver summary and clinician summary available under Diagnosis of Dementia. Physician Tools:
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| Jan 2000 |
Risk of Driving and Alzheimer's Disease
This is replaced by the April 2010 publication Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Endorsed or Affirmed Statements | |||
| Nov 2009 |
Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 1: diagnosis, and pharmacological and psychosocial management
The AAN affirms the value of this statement. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Nov 2009 |
Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 2: implementation of multidisciplinary care
The AAN affirms the value of this statement. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 2009 |
Definition and Evaluation of Transient Ischemic Attack
On March 11, 2009, the American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 2009 |
A Review of the Evidence for the Use of Telemedicine Within Stroke Systems of Care
On March 11, 2009, the American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 2009 |
Percutaneous Device Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale for Secondary Stroke Prevention. A Call for Completion of Randomized Clinical Trials
On March 11, 2009, the American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 2009 |
Expansion of the Time Window for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke With Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
The American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline on October 5, 2009 Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 2009 |
Guidelines for the Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals
On March 11, 2009, the American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Epilepsy | |||
| Jul 2009 |
Update: Management Issues for Women with Epilepsy-Focus on Pregnancy: Obstetrical Complications and Change in Seizure Frequency
Current guideline. Click here to access video of the WWE Press Briefing Video Physician Tools:
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| Jul 2009 |
Update: Management Issues for Women with Epilepsy-Focus on Pregnancy: Teratogenesis and Perinatal Outcomes
Current guideline. Click here to access video of the WWE Press Briefing Video Physician Tools:
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| Jul 2009 |
Update: Management Issues for Women with Epilepsy-Focus on Pregnancy: Vitamin K, Folic Acid, Blood Levels, and Breastfeeding
Current guideline. Click here to access video of the WWE Press Briefing Video Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2009 |
Korean Translation - Update: Management Issues for Women with Epilepsy-Focus on Pregnancy: Teratogenesis and Perinatal Outcomes
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| Nov 2007 |
Evaluating an Apparent Unprovoked First Seizure in Adults
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Oct 2007 |
Reassessment: Neuroimaging in the Emergency Patient Presenting with Seizure
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Nov 2006 |
Diagnostic Assessment of the Child with Status Epilepticus
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 07/10/2010. Physician Tools:
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| Sep 2005 |
Use of Serum Prolactin in Diagnosing Epileptic Seizures
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 11/15/2008. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2004 |
Efficacy and Tolerability of the New Antiepileptic Drugs I: Treatment of New Onset Epilepsy
Update in progress. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2004 |
Efficacy and Tolerability of the New Antiepileptic Drugs II: Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy
Update in Progress. Physician Tools:
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| Mar 2003 |
Temporal Lobe and Localized Neocortical Resections for Epilepsy
Current guideline-reaffirmed 10/15/2005. Physician Tools:
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| Jan 2003 |
Treatment of the Child with a First Unprovoked Seizure
Current guideline-reaffirmed 07/10/2010 and 07/28/2006. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 2000 |
Evaluating the First Nonfebrile Seizure in Children
Current guideline-reaffirmed 07/28/2006 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 1999 |
Reassessment: Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy
Guideline under update. Guideline was reaffirmed on 10/17/2003. Supplement to Assessment of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy (07/1997). Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 1999 |
The Use of Felbamate in the Treatment of Patients with Intractable Epilepsy
Current guideline. Reaffirmed 07/10/2010, 10/28/2006 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jul 1997 |
Digital EEG, Quantitative EEG, and EEG Brain Mapping
Current guideline-reaffirmed on 12/09/2006 and 10/17/2003. Replaces Assessment of digital EEG, quantitative EEG, and EEG brain mapping (08/1989). Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jul 1997 |
Assessment of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy
Under update. Supplemented by Reassessment: Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy (1999). Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Headache | |||
| Aug 2005 |
Addendum to Assessment: Prevention of Post-Lumbar Puncture Headaches
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 02/09/2008. See Addendum to Prevention of Post-lumbar Puncture Headache (10/2000). Physician Tools:
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| Dec 2004 |
Pharmacological Treatment of Migraine Headache in Children and Adolescents
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Aug 2002 |
Evaluation of Children and Adolescents with Recurrent Headache
Current guideline-reaffirmed 08/02/2008, 10/15/2005 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Oct 2000 |
Prevention of Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache
See Addendum: Prevention of post-lumbar puncture headaches 08/2005. Guideline reaffirmed on 07/19/2008. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 2000 |
Evidence-based Guidelines for Migraine Headache
Update in Progress. Physician Tools:
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| Jul 1995 |
Electroencephalogram in the Evaluation of Headache
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 07/10/2010, and 10/28/2006. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Movement Disorders | |||
| Mar 2010 |
Treatment of Nonmotor Symptoms of Parkinson Disease
Current guideline. Endorsed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Physician Tools:
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| May 2008 |
Botulinum Neurotoxin for the Treatment of Movement Disorders
Current guideline. This guideline was endorsed by AAPM&R on 3/14/2008 and by AANEM on 6/4/2008. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2006 |
Neuroprotective Strategies and Alternative Therapies for Parkinson Disease
Reaffirmed on 10/17/2009. Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2006 |
Treatment of Parkinson Disease with Motor Fluctuations and Dyskinesias
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2006 |
Diagnosis and Prognosis of New Onset Parkinson Disease
Reaffirmed on 10/17/2009. Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2006 |
Evaluation and Treatment of Depression, Psychosis, and Dementia in Parkinson Disease
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Jun 2005 |
Therapies for Essential Tremor
Under update. Physician Tools:
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| Jan 2002 |
Initiation of Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
Under update. Replaces Practice Parameters: Initial therapy of Parkinson's disease (Summary Statement) 7/1993. Physician Tools:
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| Multiple Sclerosis | |||
| May 2010 |
Evidence Report: The Efficacy and Safety of Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Current guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools:
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| Sep 2008 |
The Use of Natalizumab (Tysabri) for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Mar 2007 |
Neutralizing Antibodies to Interferon-beta: Assessment of Their Clinical and Radiographic Impact
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 07/10/2010. Physician Tools:
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| Nov 2003 |
The Use of Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 2003 |
Utility of MRI in Suspected MS
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 11/15/2008 and 10/23/2005. Physician Tools:
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| Dec 2002 |
Immunization and Multiple Sclerosis: A Summary of Published Evidence and Recommendations
Under update. Reaffirmed on 12/09/2006. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Feb 2002 |
Disease Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis
Current guideline-reaffirmed 07/19/2008 and 10/17/2003. Replaces Practice advisory on selection of patients with multiple sclerosis for treatment with Betaseron. Physician Tools:
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| May 2000 |
The Usefulness of Evoked Potentials in Identifying Clinically Silent Lesions in Patients with Suspected Multiple Sclerosis
Current guideline-reaffirmed on 08/02/2008, 01/13/2007 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jun 1999 |
The Relationship of MS to Physical Trauma and Psychological Stress
Guideline under update. Guideline-reaffirmed 10/17/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Neuromuscular | |||
| Feb 2010 |
Symptomatic Treatment for Muscle Cramps
Current guideline. Endorsed by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Physician Tools:
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| Nov 2009 |
Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 1: diagnosis, and pharmacological and psychosocial management
The AAN affirms the value of this statement. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Nov 2009 |
Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 2: implementation of multidisciplinary care
The AAN affirms the value of this statement. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Oct 2009 |
Update: The Care of the Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Drug, Nutritional, and Respiratory Therapies
Current guideline. Endorsed by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Physician Tools:
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| Oct 2009 |
Update: The Care of the Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Multidisciplinary Care, Symptom Management, and Cognitive/Behavioral Impairment
Current guideline. Endorsed by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Physician Tools:
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| Oct 2009 |
Japanese Translation - Update: The Care of the Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 2009 |
Evaluation of Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy: Role of Laboratory and Genetic Testing
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Jan 2009 |
Evaluation of Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy: Role of Autonomic Testing, Nerve Biopsy, and Skin Biopsy
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Jun 2007 |
The Medical Treatment of Ocular Myasthenia
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 07/10/2010. Physician Tools:
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| Jun 2006 |
Utility of Surgical Decompression for Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy
Reaffirmed on 10/16/2009. Physician Tools:
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| Jan 2005 |
Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy: A Definition for Clinical Research
Reaffirmed on 02/08/2008. Current case definition. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 2003 |
Immunotherapy for Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Current guideline-reaffirmed 08/02/2008 and 10/15/2005. Physician Tools:
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| Mar 2003 |
Quantitative Sensory Testing
Current guideline-reaffirmed 10/23/2005 and 11/15/2008. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jun 2002 |
Electrodiagnostic Studies in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Reaffirmed 10/18/2003. Replaces Practice Parameter for electrodiagnostic studies in carpal tunnel syndrome (summary Statement) 11/1993. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jul 2000 |
Thymectomy for Autoimmune Myasthenia Gravis
Current guideline. Reaffirmed 07/10/2010, 10/28/2006 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 1999 |
Electrodiagnostic Studies in Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow
Current guideline-reaffirmed 02/05/2010, 07/28/2006 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Retired or Replaced Guidelines | |||
| Jul 2000 |
Clinical Utility of Surface EMG
Retired on 12/09/2006. Current guideline-reaffirmed 10/17/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jun 2000 |
The Role of Corticosteroids in the Management of Acute Monosymptomatic Optic Neuritis
Retired 1/2007. Reaffirmed 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 2000 |
Risk of Driving and Alzheimer's Disease
This is replaced by the April 2010 publication Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Apr 1999 |
The Care of the Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
This guideline is replaced by the October 2009 publications. Officially retired by the AAN Board of Directors on November 9, 2009. Physician Tools:
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| Oct 1998 |
Management Issues for Women with Epilepsy
This guideline was replaced by the July 2009 publications and officially retired by the AAN Board of Directors on November 9, 2009. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Oct 1997 |
Dermatomal Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
Retired on 07/20/2007. Reaffirmed 10/17/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 1997 |
Practice Advisory on the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with Riluzole
This statement was retired by the AAN Board of Directors on November 9, 2009. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Aug 1996 |
Neuropsychological Testing of Adults Retired 07/28/2006. Not available to download. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jul 1996 |
Neuroimaging in the Emergency Patient Presenting with Seizure
This guideline is replaced by the Reassessment published 10/2007. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jun 1996 |
Assessment Electronystagmography Retired 10/17/2003 Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 1996 |
Assessment: Brain SPECT
Retired February 1, 2002. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Dec 1995 |
Neurological Evaluation of Male Sexual Dysfunction
Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Mar 1995 |
Appropriate Use of Ergotamine and Dihydroergotamine (DHE) in the Treatment of Migraine and Status Migrainosus
Retired 07/24/04 Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Nov 1994 |
Practice Parameter for diagnosis and evaluation of dementia (Summary statement) Replaced by Diagnosis of dementia: an evidence-based review (05/2001) Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Aug 1994 |
Practice advisory on selection of patients with MS for treatment with Betaseron Replaced by Disease modifying therapies in MS (01/2002) Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jul 1994 |
Practice parameter: The utility of neuroimaging in the evaluation of headache in patients with normal neurologic examinations (Summary statement) Replaced by Evidence-based guidelines in the primary care setting: neuroimaging in patients with nonacute headache (2000) Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Nov 1993 |
Electrodiagnositc studies in carpal tunnel syndrome Replaced by Practice parameter: Electordiagnostic studies in carpal tunnel syndrome (6/2002) Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Nov 1993 |
Carpal tunnel syndrome Replaced by Practice Parameter: Electrodiagnostic studies in carpal tunnel syndrome (June 2002) Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jul 1993 |
Initial therapy of Parkinson's disease Replaced by Practice Parameter: Initiation of treatment for Parkinson's disease (01/2002) Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jun 1993 |
Assessment: Posturography
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| Mar 1993 |
Practice Parameters: Lumbar Puncture Summary Statement Retired 07/24/2004 Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Mar 1992 |
Assessment: DTP vaccination Replaced by Neurologic risk of immunization (05/1999) Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Feb 1991 |
Assessment: Positron emission tomography (PET)
Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Nov 1990 |
Generic Substitution for Antiepileptic Medication Retired: 07/28/2006 Update in progress and not available to download at this time. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 1990 |
Botulinum Toxin-A in Treating Neurologic Disorders
Replaced by May 2008 publications Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jun 1990 |
Practice Parameter: Neurologic evaluation Status is retired Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Apr 1990 |
Carotid Endarterectomy Update in progress and not available to download at this time. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Apr 1990 |
Assessment Transcranial doppler
Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Mar 1990 |
Assessment: Thermography in neurologic practice Retired 10/17/2004 Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Aug 1989 |
Intensive EEG/video monitoring for epilepsy
Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Aug 1989 |
Assessment: EEG brain mapping Replaced by Assessment of digital EEG, quantitative EEG, and EEG brain mapping (07/1997) Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Stroke and Vascular Neurology | |||
| Jul 2010 |
The Role of Diffusion and Perfusion MRI for the Diagnosis of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Current guideline Physician Tools:
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| May 2009 |
Definition and Evaluation of Transient Ischemic Attack
On March 11, 2009, the American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 2009 |
A Review of the Evidence for the Use of Telemedicine Within Stroke Systems of Care
On March 11, 2009, the American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 2009 |
Percutaneous Device Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale for Secondary Stroke Prevention. A Call for Completion of Randomized Clinical Trials
On March 11, 2009, the American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 2009 |
Expansion of the Time Window for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke With Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
The American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline on October 5, 2009 Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 2009 |
Guidelines for the Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
On March 11, 2009, the American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 2009 |
Guidelines for the Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals
On March 11, 2009, the American Academy of Neurology affirmed the value of this guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 2005 |
Carotid Endarterectomy
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 02/09/2008. Physician Tools:
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| May 2004 |
Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography UPDATED
Current guideline-reaffirmed on 11/3/2007. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2004 |
Recurrent Stroke in Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Aneurysm
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 07/21/2007. Physician Tools:
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| Jul 2002 |
Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Current guideline. Reaffirmed 08/02/2008, 10/15/2005 and 10/17/2003. Review this guideline and updates at http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3004586 Physician Tools:
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| Sep 1998 |
Stroke Prevention in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Update in progress. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 1996 |
Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Practice Advisory
Current guideline-reaffirmed 2/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Technology Assessments | |||
| Jan 2010 |
Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Pain in Neurologic Disorders
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| May 2008 |
Botulinum Neurotoxin for the Treatment of Movement Disorders
Current guideline. This guideline was endorsed by AAPM&R on 3/14/2008 and by AANEM on 6/4/2008. Physician Tools:
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| May 2008 |
Botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of spasticity
Current guideline. This guideline was endorsed by AAPM&R on 3/14/2008 and by AANEM on 6/4/2008. Physician Tools:
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| May 2008 |
Botulinum neurotoxin in the treatment of autonomic disorders and pain
Current guideline. Clinician summary , Patient and Caregiver summary , Slide presentation , Poster , and Case Study and Coding available. This guideline was endorsed by AAPM&R on 3/14/2008 and by AANEM on 6/4/2008. Physician Tools:
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| Sep 2005 |
Use of Serum Prolactin in Diagnosing Epileptic Seizures
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 11/15/2008. Physician Tools:
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| Sep 2005 |
Carotid Endarterectomy
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 02/09/2008. Physician Tools:
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| Aug 2005 |
Addendum to Assessment: Prevention of Post-Lumbar Puncture Headaches
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 02/09/2008. See Addendum to Prevention of Post-lumbar Puncture Headache (10/2000). Physician Tools:
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| May 2004 |
Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography UPDATED
Current guideline-reaffirmed on 11/3/2007. Physician Tools:
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| Mar 2003 |
Quantitative Sensory Testing
Current guideline-reaffirmed 10/23/2005 and 11/15/2008. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Nov 2000 |
Vestibular Testing Techniques in Adults and Children
Current guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Oct 2000 |
Prevention of Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache
See Addendum: Prevention of post-lumbar puncture headaches 08/2005. Guideline reaffirmed on 07/19/2008. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 1999 |
Reassessment: Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy
Guideline under update. Guideline was reaffirmed on 10/17/2003. Supplement to Assessment of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy (07/1997). Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Aug 1998 |
Review of the Literature on Spinal Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Back Pain and Radicular Disorders
Current guideline-reaffirmed on 07/10/2010,12/09/2006 and 10/17/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jul 1997 |
Digital EEG, Quantitative EEG, and EEG Brain Mapping
Current guideline-reaffirmed on 12/09/2006 and 10/17/2003. Replaces Assessment of digital EEG, quantitative EEG, and EEG brain mapping (08/1989). Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jul 1997 |
Assessment of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy
Under update. Supplemented by Reassessment: Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy (1999). Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 1996 |
Plasmapheresis
Update in progress. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Mar 1996 |
Clinical Autonomic Testing
Update in process as of 10/23/2005. Reaffirmed on 02/09/2008. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Mar 1994 |
Melodic Intonation Therapy
Update in progress 12/09/2006. Current guideline-reaffirmed 10/17/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Feb 1992 |
Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Disorders
Update in progress. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 1992 |
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Update in progress and not available to download at this time. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Nov 1990 |
Intraoperative Neurophysiology Update in progress and not available to download at this time. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Oct 2008 |
The Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| May 2008 |
Therapies for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Current guideline Physician Tools:
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| Feb 2008 |
Assessing Patients in a Neurology Practice for Risk of Falls
Current guideline. Click here to access the Get-Up-and-Go test and the Timed Up-and-Go Test Physician Tools:
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| Jul 2007 |
Treatment of Nervous System Lyme Disease
Current guideline. Physician Tools:
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| Mar 2007 |
Use of Epidural Steroid Injections to Treat Radicular Lumbosacral Pain
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 07/10/2010. Physician Tools:
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| Aug 2005 |
Addendum to Assessment: Prevention of Post-Lumbar Puncture Headaches
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 02/09/2008. See Addendum to Prevention of Post-lumbar Puncture Headache (10/2000). Physician Tools:
Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 2005 |
Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy: A Definition for Clinical Research
Reaffirmed on 02/08/2008. Current case definition. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Sep 2004 |
Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 02/08/2008. Physician Tools:
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| Apr 2001 |
Steroids, Acyclovir, and Surgery for Bell's Palsy
Under update. This guideline was reaffirmed on 2/13/2004. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Oct 2000 |
Prevention of Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache
See Addendum: Prevention of post-lumbar puncture headaches 08/2005. Guideline reaffirmed on 07/19/2008. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jul 2000 |
Thymectomy for Autoimmune Myasthenia Gravis
Current guideline. Reaffirmed 07/10/2010, 10/28/2006 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 2000 |
Anticonvulsant Prophylaxis in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumors
Current guideline-reaffirmed 08/02/2008 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| May 1999 |
Neurologic Risk of Immunization
Update in progress. Replaces Assessment DTP vaccination (03/1992). Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jan 1998 |
Evaluation and Management of Intracranial Mass Lesions in AIDS
Current guideline-reaffirmed on 01/13/2007 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Jun 1997 |
Silicon Breast Implants and Neurologic Disorders
Current guideline-reaffirmed on 07/10/2010, 03/31/2007 and 10/23/2005. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Nov 1996 |
Genetic Testing Alert
Current guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Mar 1996 |
Diagnosis of Patients with Nervous System Lyme Borreliosis (Lyme Disease)
Current guideline. Reaffirmed 02/05/2010, 10/28/2006 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Apr 1994 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Low-Back Syndrome
Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 8/2/2008 and 07/24/2004. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Mar 1994 |
Melodic Intonation Therapy
Update in progress 12/09/2006. Current guideline-reaffirmed 10/17/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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| Feb 1992 |
Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Disorders
Update in progress. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None |
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