January 5, 2009

American Academy of Neurology

Assessment: the use of natalizumab (Tysabri) for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (an evidence-based review). Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology.

Practice parameter: the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (an evidence-based review). Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Federation of Neurological Societies.

Practice parameter: therapies for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (an evidence-based review). Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology.

American Dietetic Association

ADA heart failure evidence-based nutrition practice guideline.

Adult weight management evidence-based nutrition practice guideline.

Critical illness evidence-based nutrition practice guideline.

Oncology evidence-based nutrition practice guideline.

Pediatric weight management evidence-based nutrition practice guideline.

Work Loss Data Institute

Carpal tunnel syndrome (acute & chronic). This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Elbow (acute & chronic). This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Eye. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Newly Submitted

• BAD has submitted the following:
  • Guideline for the diagnosis and management of vitiligo
  • Guidelines for topical photodynamic therapy: update
• The Endocrine Society has submitted the following new guidelines:
  • Prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity
  • Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in patients at metabolic risk
• NHCHC has submitted updated guidelines on treatment and recommendations for homeless children with otitis media.

To view a list of other guidelines in the NGC work queue, please visit our Guidelines In Progress page.

Health Awareness Topics - January 2009

• Cervical Health Awareness Month (see related guidelines and Guideline Synthesis)
• Glaucoma Awareness Month (see related guidelines)

Influenza Season - Healthcare Resources

Use NGC to find the most current guidelines for influenza vaccination and management, including CDC's annual influenza recommendations!

Hospital-Acquired Conditions

CMS has expanded its list of hospital-acquired conditions in its final rule. According to CMS, use of evidence-based guidelines may help prevent hospital-acquired conditions. The new rule is available in the Federal Register. For more information see NGC's listing of current guidelines on hospital-acquired conditions.

NGC Spotlight

A printer-friendly icon has been added to every guideline summary making it even easier to print.

Healthy People 2010

See NGC's Frequently Requested Search page for a selection of pre-set searches of NGC for guidelines related to the Healthy People 2010 focus areas, as well as other public health and patient safety topics.

NGC's Sister Resources

Find Innovations and QualityTools classified by disease or clinical category, patient population, stage of care, setting of care, and more in AHRQ's Health Care Innovations Exchange Web site.

Look for Quality Measures in AHRQ's National Quality Measures Clearinghouse (NQMC).

Other Resources

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