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Use the index below to find guidelines (listed by guideline developer) that have been updated. Select "All" to see a complete list of updated NGC Guideline Summaries (organized alphabetically by guideline developer). In each case the withdrawn guideline has been replaced with a new/revised guideline. For a list of guidelines that have been permanently withdrawn from the site, go to Withdrawn NGC Summaries.

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The National Guideline Clearinghouse™ currently contains 1814 guidelines that have been superceded.

Infectious Diseases Society of America

  1. Practice guidelines for community-based parenteral anti-infective therapy. (NGC-0694)
    • Practice guidelines for community-based parental anti-infective therapy. Clin Infect Dis 1997 Oct;25(4):787-801. [101 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Practice guidelines for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy. (NGC-3615)

  2. Practice guidelines for diseases caused by Aspergillus. (NGC-1893)
    • Stevens DA, Kan VL, Judson MA, Morrison VA, Dummer S, Denning DW, Bennett JE, Walsh TJ, Patterson TF, Pankey GA. Practice guidelines for diseases caused by Aspergillus. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Apr;30(4):696-709. [202 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Treatment of Aspergillosis: clinical practice guidelines of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. (NGC-5975)

  3. Practice guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults. (NGC-1891)
    • Bartlett JG, Dowell SF, Mandell LA, File Jr TM, Musher DM, Fine MJ. Practice guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Aug;31(2):347-82. [218 references] PubMed

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Update of practice guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in immunocompetent adults. (NGC-3360)

  4. Practice guidelines for the management of patients with blastomycosis. (NGC-1895)
    • Chapman SW, Bradsher RW, Campbell GD, Pappas PG, Kauffman CA. Practice guidelines for the management of patients with blastomycosis. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Apr;30(4):679-83. [21 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Clinical practice guidelines for the management of blastomycosis: 2008 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. (NGC-6497)

  5. Practice guidelines for the management of patients with histoplasmosis. (NGC-1894)
    • Wheat J, Sarosi G, McKinsey D, Hamill R, Bradsher R, Johnson P, Loyd J, Kauffman C. Practice guidelines for the management of patients with histoplasmosis. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Apr;30(4):688-95. [46 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Clinical practice guidelines for the management of patients with histoplasmosis: 2007 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. (NGC-5950)

  6. Practice guidelines for the management of patients with sporotrichosis. (NGC-1899)
    • Kauffman CA, Hajjeh R, Chapman SW. Practice guidelines for the management of patients with sporotrichosis. For the Mycoses Study Group. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Apr;30(4):684-7. [29 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Clinical practice guidelines for the management of sporotrichosis: 2007 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). (NGC-5949)

  7. Practice guidelines for the treatment of candidiasis. (NGC-1896)
    • Rex JH, Walsh TJ, Sobel JD, Filler SG, Pappas PG, Dismukes WE, Edwards JE. Practice guidelines for the treatment of candidiasis. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Apr;30(4):662-78. [185 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Guidelines for treatment of candidiasis. (NGC-3359)

  8. Practice guidelines for the treatment of coccidioidomycosis. (NGC-1900)
    • Galgiani JN, Ampel NM, Catanzaro A, Johnson RH, Stevens DA, Williams PL. Practice guidelines for the treatment of coccidioidomycosis. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Apr;30(4):658-61. [32 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Coccidioidomycosis. (NGC-4563)

  9. Practice guidelines for the treatment of Lyme disease. (NGC-1898)
    • Wormser GP, Nadelman RB, Dattwyler RJ, Dennis DT, Shapiro ED, Steere AC, Rush TJ, Rahn DW, Coyle PK, Persing DH, Fish D, Luft BJ. Practice guidelines for the treatment of Lyme disease. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Jul;31(Suppl 1):1-14. [99 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Infectious Diseases Society of America practice guidelines for clinical assessment, treatment and prevention of Lyme disease, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, and babesiosis. (NGC-5085)

  10. Practice guidelines for the treatment of tuberculosis. (NGC-1889)
    • Horsburgh CR, Feldman S, Ridzon R. Practice guidelines for the treatment of tuberculosis. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Sep;31(3):633-9. [28 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Treatment of tuberculosis. (NGC-3054)

Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement

  1. (1) Immunizations. (2) Immunizations update. (NGC-5431)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Immunizations update. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Sep. 4 p. [69 references]


    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Immunizations. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Jun. 61 p. [69 references]


    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Immunizations. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2007 Jan. 8 p.

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: 1) Immunizations. 2) Immunization update. (NGC-6222)

  2. Acne management. (NGC-3189)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Acne management. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2003 Sep. 32 p. [54 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Acne management. (NGC-5014)

  3. Adult low back pain. (NGC-4543)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Adult low back pain. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Sep. 64 p. [115 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Adult low back pain. (NGC-5287)

  4. Ankle sprain. (NGC-3191)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Ankle sprain. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2003 Jul. 26 p. [26 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Ankle sprain. (NGC-4870)

  5. Anticoagulation therapy supplement. (NGC-4964)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Anticoagulation therapy supplement. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Apr. 49 p. [91 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Antithrombotic therapy supplement. (NGC-5971)

  6. Assessment and management of acute pain. (NGC-4884)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Assessment and management of acute pain. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Mar. 68 p. [118 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Assessment and management of acute pain. (NGC-6371)

  7. Assessment and management of chronic pain. (NGC-5586)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Assessment and management of chronic pain. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2007 Mar. 87 p. [157 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Assessment and management of chronic pain. (NGC-6693)

  8. Atrial fibrillation. (NGC-3973)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Atrial fibrillation. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Nov. 60 p. [103 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Atrial fibrillation. (NGC-5585)

  9. Cardiac stress test supplement. (NGC-3970)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Cardiac stress test supplement. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Nov. 21 p. [21 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Cardiac stress test supplement. (NGC-5635)

  10. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (NGC-4744)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Dec. 66 p. [122 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (NGC-5563)

  11. Colorectal cancer screening. (NGC-5066)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Colorectal cancer screening. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Jun. 50 p. [71 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Colorectal cancer screening. (NGC-6580)

  12. Community-acquired pneumonia in adults. (NGC-4383)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Community-acquired pneumonia in adults. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 May. 40 p. [29 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Community-acquired pneumonia in adults. (NGC-5034)

  13. Diagnosis and initial treatment of ischemic stroke. (NGC-5842)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and initial treatment of ischemic stroke. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2007 Feb. 68 p. [135 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and initial treatment of ischemic stroke. (NGC-6681)

  14. Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in primary care for school age children and adolescents. (NGC-4071)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in primary care for school age children and adolescents. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Jan. 69 p. [131 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in primary care for school age children and adolescents. (NGC-5843)

  15. Diagnosis and outpatient management of asthma. (NGC-4295)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and outpatient management of asthma. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Mar. 49 p. [31 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and management of asthma. (NGC-6368)

  16. Diagnosis and treatment of adult degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the knee. (NGC-3972)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and treatment of adult degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the knee. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Nov. 43 p. [50 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and treatment of adult degenerative joint disease (DJD)/osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. (NGC-5844)

  17. Diagnosis and treatment of chest pain and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). (NGC-4683)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and treatment of chest pain and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Oct. 78 p. [119 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and treatment of chest pain and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). (NGC-5390)

  18. Diagnosis and treatment of headache. (NGC-4769)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and treatment of headache. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Jan. 70 p. [121 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and treatment of headache. (NGC-5845)

  19. Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults. (NGC-5634)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2007 Mar. 55 p. [115 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults. (NGC-6582)

  20. Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. (NGC-4544)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Sep. 61 p. [162 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. (NGC-5146)

  21. Diagnosis and treatment of otitis media in children. (NGC-3727)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and treatment of otitis media in children. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 May. 27 p. [58 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and treatment of otitis media in children. (NGC-6367)

  22. Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illness in children and adults. (NGC-5564)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illness in children and adults. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2007 Jan. 71 p. [176 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illness in children and adults. (NGC-6369)

  23. Diagnosis of breast disease. (NGC-4681)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis of breast disease. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Nov. 51 p. [86 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis of breast disease. (NGC-6317)

  24. Domestic violence. (NGC-3971)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Domestic violence. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Nov. 51 p. [111 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Domestic violence. (NGC-5286)

  25. Dyspepsia and GERD. (NGC-3792)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Dyspepsia and GERD. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Jul. 50 p. [102 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Initial management of dyspepsia and GERD. (NGC-5174)

  26. Emergency and inpatient management of asthma. (NGC-4940)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Emergency and inpatient management of asthma. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Mar. 40 p. [59 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and management of asthma. (NGC-6368)

  27. Heart failure in adults. (NGC-5215)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Heart failure in adults. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Aug. 116 p. [204 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Heart failure in adults. (NGC-5972)

  28. Hypertension diagnosis and treatment. (NGC-4658)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Hypertension diagnosis and treatment. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Oct. 53 p. [97 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Hypertension diagnosis and treatment. (NGC-5388)

  29. Lipid management in adults. (NGC-5091)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Lipid management in adults. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Jun. 76 p. [128 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Lipid management in adults. (NGC-5886)

  30. Major depression in adults in primary care. (NGC-5679)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Major depression in adults in primary care. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2007 May. 87 p. [239 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Major depression in adults in primary care. (NGC-6525)

  31. Management of initial abnormal Pap smear. (NGC-4659)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Management of initial abnormal Pap smear. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Oct. 28 p. [56 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Initial management of abnormal cervical cytology (Pap smear) and HPV testing. (NGC-5341)

  32. Management of labor. (NGC-4596)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Management of labor. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Oct. 73 p. [129 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Management of labor. (NGC-5587)

  33. Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. (NGC-5391)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Nov. 82 p. [117 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. (NGC-6581)

  34. Menopause and hormone therapy (HT): collaborative decision-making and management. (NGC-4497)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Menopause and hormone therapy (HT): collaborative decision-making and management. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Aug. 64 p. [176 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Menopause and hormone therapy (HT): collaborative decision-making and management. (NGC-5338)

  35. Palliative care. (NGC-5531)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Palliative care. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2007 Jan. 49 p. [80 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Palliative care. (NGC-6526)

  36. Preoperative evaluation. (NGC-5144)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Preoperative evaluation. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Jul. 33 p. [37 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Preoperative evaluation. (NGC-6682)

  37. Prevention and management of obesity (mature adolescents and adults). (NGC-4682)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Prevention and management of obesity (mature adolescents and adults). Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Nov. 100 p. [209 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Prevention and management of obesity (mature adolescents and adults). (NGC-5389)

  38. Preventive services for adults. (NGC-5340)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Preventive services for adults. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Oct. 82 p. [152 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Preventive services for adults. (NGC-6046)

  39. Preventive services for children and adolescents. (NGC-5339)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Preventive services for children and adolescents. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Oct. 77 p. [153 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Preventive services for children and adolescents. (NGC-6047)

  40. Routine prenatal care. (NGC-5973)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Routine prenatal care. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2007 Aug. 87 p. [260 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Routine prenatal care. (NGC-6704)

  41. Stable coronary artery disease. (NGC-5012)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Stable coronary artery disease. Bloomington (NM): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Apr. 45 p. [70 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Stable coronary artery disease. (NGC-5658)

  42. Tobacco use prevention and cessation for adults and mature adolescents. (NGC-3206)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Tobacco use prevention and cessation for adults and mature adolescents. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2003 Jul. 36 p. [54 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Tobacco use prevention and cessation for adults and mature adolescents. (NGC-3731)

  43. Tobacco use prevention and cessation for infants, children and adolescents. (NGC-3207)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Tobacco use prevention and cessation for infants, children and adolescents. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2003 Jul. 27 p. [22 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Tobacco use prevention and cessation for infants, children and adolescents. (NGC-3732)

  44. Uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women. (NGC-3767)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Jul. 21 p. [38 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women. (NGC-5173)

  45. Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. (NGC-5145)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Jun. 51 p. [90 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. (NGC-5887)

  46. Venous thromboembolism. (NGC-4871)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Venous thromboembolism. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Feb. 91 p. [202 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Venous thromboembolism. (NGC-5885)

International Diabetes Center

  1. Gestational diabetes practice guidelines. (NGC-1789)
    • Staged diabetes management: a systematic approach. Minneapolis (MN): Matrex, International Diabetes Center; 2000. Gestational diabetes practice guidelines. p. 173-205. [19 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Gestational diabetes practice guidelines. (NGC-3188)

  2. Type 2 diabetes practice guidelines. (NGC-1788)
    • Staged diabetes management: a systematic approach. Minneapolis (MN): Matrex, International Diabetes Center; 2000. Type 2 diabetes practice guidelines. p. 63-131. [35 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Type 2 diabetes practice guidelines. (NGC-3187)

  3. Type I diabetes practice guidelines. (NGC-1787)
    • International Diabetes Center, Institute for Research and Education. Staged diabetes management: a systematic approach. Minneapolis (MN): Matrex, International Diabetes Center; 2000 . Type 1 diabetes practice guidelines. p. 133-71. [14 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Type I diabetes practice guidelines. (NGC-3186)

International Lactation Consultant Association

  1. Evidence-based guidelines for breastfeeding management during the first fourteen days. (NGC-1335)
    • International Lactation Consultant Association. Evidence-based guidelines for breastfeeding management during the first fourteen days. Raleigh (NC): International Lactation Consultant Association; 1999 Apr. 31 p. [109 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Clinical guidelines for the establishment of exclusive breastfeeding. (NGC-4461)


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