SAGES 10 – Avoid elective repair of minimally symptomatic abdominal wall hernias in patients that are actively smoking. Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SAGES 7 – Avoid unnecessary perioperative fasting for elective general surgical procedures. Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SAGES 8 – Avoid open surgery for elective repair of bilateral inguinal hernias if minimally invasive approaches are feasible. Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SAGES 9 – Avoid elective abdominal surgery in the setting of adult patients with poorly controlled diabetes (hemoglobin A1c > 8%). Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SAGES 6 – Avoid elective hernia repair for minimally symptomatic ventral hernias in patients with severe obesity without consideration for obesity management. Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAFP – Daily home glucose monitoring for patients with type-2 diabetes Posted August 8th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACR – Ultrasound for incidental thyroid nodules Posted October 16th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP SOEn – Testing for children with pubic hair but no other signs of puberty Posted October 2nd, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP SOEn – Avoid measuring thyroid function and insulin levels in obese children Posted October 2nd, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP SOEn – Thyroid ultrasounds in children with goiters or autoimmune thyroiditis Posted October 2nd, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP SOEn – Routine vitamin D concentrations in healthy children Posted September 25th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP SOEn – Screening tests for chronic illness or endocrine cause Posted September 25th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ASCP – Suspected thyroid disease evaluation Posted February 3rd, 2015 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
