SMFM16-Don’t perform routine cell-free DNA screening for microdeletions. Posted March 10th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCC4- Do not order an echocardiogram for the routine evaluation of pediatric syncope in the absence of a concerning history or ECG abnormalities. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCCS5-Do not order a screening ECG prior to initiation of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) therapy in asymptomatic, otherwise healthy pediatric patients with no personal or family history of cardiac disease. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCCS2-Do not routinely order a screening ECG as part of a sports preparticipation examination in asymptomatic, otherwise healthy patients with no personal or family history of cardiac disease. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCCS1-Do not order troponins for the routine evaluation of pediatric chest pain in the absence of a concerning history or electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAP SOSu – Avoid routine use of whole-body CT scanning in trauma patients Posted November 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP SOSu – Avoid CT scan as first-line imaging in suspected appendicitis Posted November 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP SOSu – Avoid surgery referral for umbilical hernias until age 4-5 Posted November 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAFP – Testicular cancer screening in asymptomatic adolescent and adult men Posted August 8th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAFP – Pelvic exams on asymptomatic nonpregnant women to screen for cervical cancer Posted August 8th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SMFM – Routine cervical length screening for preterm birth risk assessment Posted February 1st, 2016 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAFP – Pelvic or physical exams to prescribe oral contraceptives Posted September 24th, 2013 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAFP – Screening adolescents for scoliosis Posted September 24th, 2013 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
