… It is hoped that this document will assist health-care providers in the diagnosis and
management of WRA. The advised approach is summarized in Figure 2. Since WRA is potentially …

These recommendations are based on the following:(1) a formal review and analysis of the
recently published world literature on the topic [Medline search up to June 2011];(2) the …

… cancer that is important for management of guidelines. This article includes no recommendations
for individual patients but is included in the American College of Chest Physicians (…

… This document presents official recommendations from the American College of
Gastroenterology (ACG) on the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of celiac disease (CD) in …

Recommendation 1: In patients with respiratory symptoms, particularly dyspnea, spirometry
should be performed to diagnose airflow obstruction. Spirometry should not be used to …

… The purpose of this guideline is to update the 2007 American College of Physicians
guideline on diagnosis and management of stable COPD (5) and present new evidence on the …

… The purpose of this American College of Physicians (ACP) guideline is to present … for the
diagnosis of acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis and on subsequent management, including …

Thyroid nodules are detected in up to 50 to 60% of healthy subjects. Most nodules do not
cause clinically significant symptoms, and as a result, the main challenge in their management …

Background Lung cancer is usually suspected in individuals who have an abnormal chest
radiograph or have symptoms caused by either local or systemic effects of the tumor. The …

… A guideline that facilitates accurate diagnosis and optimal management of patients … diagnosis,
and minimize adverse sequelae from delayed diagnosis and inappropriate management. …