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Clinical Guidelines

Clinical Guidelines below cover these topics: cardiology, endocrine disorders, gastroenterology, general guidelines, geriatrics, hematology, infectious diseases, men's health, musculoskeletal disorders, nutrition, nephrology, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, respiratory disorders, and women's health.

Cardiology / Vascular

Endocrine

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists: Disease State Resources
Includes clinical practice guidelines to help stay current with research developments and the latest treatment strategies.
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) Practice Guidelines and Tools
American Thyroid Association (ATA) Professional Guidelines
Pharmacologic Approach to Glycemic Treatment
Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
American Diabetes Association

Gastroenterology

American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) Practice Guidelines and Guidances
Includes guidelines on acute liver failure, ascites due to cirrhosis, and Hepatitis B and C.
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Guidelines
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Clinical Guidelines

Geriatrics

AGS Beers Criteria - via Clinical Pharmacology
To see the Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults, search for a medication in Clinical Pharmacology, then select "Beers Criteria" on that medication's information page.
AGS Beers Criteria - via Lexicomp
In Lexicomp, search for "Beers criteria" in the search box to find a table listing all medications with Beers information.
You can also search for individual medications in Lexi-Drugs and view the "Geriatric Considerations" subsection.
American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Publications & Tools
Note: Some clinical guideline materials require AGS membership.
American Optometric Association (AOA) Clinical Practice Guidelines
Clinician's Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Dementia Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Geriatric Medicine Clinical Recommendations & Guidelines
American Academy of Family Physicians
National Institute of Aging (NIA): Healthcare professionals information

Infectious Diseases

Men's Health

American Urological Association (AUA) Clinical Guidelines

Musculoskeletal / Pain / Connective Tissue Disorders

American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Clinical Practice Guidelines
Includes guidance on: Axial Spondyloarthritis, Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis, Gout, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Lyme Disease, Osteoarthritis, Perioperative Management, PMR, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reproductive Health in Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Nephrology / Fluids / Electrolytes

KDIGO Guidelines - Kidney Diseases

Neurology

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Guidelines
Guidelines include brain injury, headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and neuromuscular issues.
Epilepsy Guidelines (International League Against Epilepsy)
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Nutrition

ASPEN Clinical Recommendations
To view ASPEN content you must create a free ASPEN profile.

Oncology

American Society of Clinical Oncology Guidelines
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines
Requires you to create a FREE personal account.

Psychiatry

American Academy of Sleep Medicine: Practice Guidelines
American Psychiatric Association (APA) Clinical Practice Guidelines
Anxiety Disorder Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Bipolar Disorder Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Depression Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association)
Schizophrenia Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Respiratory Disorders

Women's Health

AACE Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice - Reproductive and Gonad Resource Center
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
LactMed Database
Drug Use in Pregnancy and Lactation (NIH)
Women's Preventive Services Guidelines
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)

Miscellaneous

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) - Clinical Practice Guidelines
APhA Clinical Guidelines
Clinical Guidelines on Dermatologic Disorders (AAD)
Includes acne, atopic dermatitis, melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancer, Office-based surgery, and psoriasis.
Immunization Schedules (CDC)
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines

Natural Medicines (formerly Natural Standards)
Evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies.