This guideline covers reducing harm from smoking. It aims to help people, particularly those who are highly dependent on nicotine, who: may not be able (or do not want) to stop smoking in one step
may want to stop smoking, without necessarily giving up nicotine *may not be ready to stop smoking, but want...
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing varicose veins in people aged 18 and over. It aims to ensure that people understand the options for treating varicose veins and that healthcare professionals know when to refer people for specialist assessment and treatment....
This guideline covers the link between body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and the risk of disease among adults from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups in the UK. The aim was to determine whether lower cut-off points should be used for these groups as a trigger for lifestyle interven...
Kirkpatrick, A. W;
Roberts, D. J;
De Waele, J;
Jaeschke, R;
Malbrain, M. L;
De Keulenaer, B;
Duchesne, J;
Bjorck, M;
Leppaniemi, A;
Ejike, J. C;
Sugrue, M;
Cheatham, M;
Ivatury, R;
Ball, C. G;
Reintam Blaser, A;
Regli, A;
Balogh, Z. J;
D'Amours, S;
Debergh, D;
Kaplan, M;
Kimball, E;
Olvera, C.
PURPOSE: To update the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (WSACS) consensus definitions and management statements relating to intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and the abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). METHODS: We conducted systematic or structured reviews to identify relevant studi...
GRADE was used to evaluate 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) for routine use among immunocompromised children aged 6 through 18 years.
Evidence of benefits, harms, values and preferences, and cost-effectiveness were reviewed in accordance with GRADE methods.[1] The primary policy question...
This guideline covers stroke rehabilitation for adults and young people aged 16 and over who have had a stroke with continuing impairment, activity limitation or participation restriction. It aims to improve rehabilitation for people who have had a stroke by specifying how stroke units and multidisciplin...
This guideline covers assessment of fall risk and interventions to prevent falls in people aged 65 and over. It aims to reduce the risk and incidence of falls and the associated distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality....
Orientar a profesionales, gestores y usuarios del sector salud sobre la detección temprana, diagnóstico y tratamiento, seguimiento y rehabilitación urológica en hombres con riesgo, sospecha o con confirmación clínica de cáncer de próstata en Colombia, de acuerdo con la mejor evidencia disponible,...
These consolidated guidelines provide guidance on the diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the care of people living with HIV and the use of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection. They are structured along the continuum of HIV testing, care and treatme...
Muchas veces, los padres o los cuidadores de los niñosse preguntan cómo pueden lograr que estos crezcany tengan un desarrollo saludable, y cómo detectar si su bebées sano o si tiene algún problema. Ante tales preguntas setienen muchas respuestas, la mayoría, fruto de consejos deabuelos, vecinos o a...
