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Clinical Guidelines
Alternative Medicine
NIH launched source for evidenced-based information on complementary and alternative medicine.(April 2011) Click HERE to view site
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: 2011 Update Download PDF
There is also a pocketguide available for clinicians. Download PDF
Eating Disorders
The Academy of Eating Disorders has released new guidelines for primary practice. Eating Disorders: Critical Poinst for Early Recognition and Medical Risk Management in the Care of Individuals with Eating Disorders (June 2011)
Emergency Contraceptive
The Association of Reproductive Health Professional Update on Emergency Contraceptive
Gynecological Health
Evaluation of Women with Vulvovaginal Complaints
HIV/AIDS
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) issued new guidelines recognizing that ob-gyns will play a greater role in providing routine gynecologic care to HIV-infected women as these women live longer, healthier lives
ACOG Recommends Routine HIV Screening for all Women
Mental Health
Action steps for Improving Women’s Mental Health SAMHSA'S National Information Center
Obesity
USDA Dietary Guidelines Released for 2010. Click HERE.
Osteoporosis
Screening for Osteoporosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations and Rational
Overactive Bladder
The Association of Reproductive Health Professional has released the new: Diagnosis and Management of Overactive Bladder: A Quick Reference Guide (March 2011)
Reproductive Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new Medical Eligibility criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010. Adopted from the World Health Organization (WHO), these evidence-based guidelines provide important information for the safe use of contraception for patients with other conditions
Sexually Transmitted Disease
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2010
Stroke
The ninth edition of the Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines is based, in part, on a systematic review of patients' values and preferences regarding antithrombotic therapy. A CME course on the topic is available.
Women's Health Research
