lthough the exact prevalence of chronic venous disease of the lower extremity is unknown, according to studies, lower extremity telangiectasias or varicose veins (CEAP classification C1–C2) and chronic venous insufficiency (CEAP classification C3–C6) occur in 16% of adults (1).
Since there are curre...
Bekkering, G. E;
Agoritsas, T;
Lytvyn, L;
Heen, A. F;
Feller, M;
Moutzouri, E;
Abdulazeem, H;
Aertgeerts, B;
Beecher, D;
Brito, J. P;
Farhoumand, P. D;
Ospina, N. Singh;
Rodondi, N;
van Driel, M;
Wallace, E;
Snel, M;
Okwen, P. M;
Siemieniuk, R;
Vandvik, P. O;
Kuijpers, T;
Vermandere, M.
What are the benefits and harms of thyroid hormones for adults with subclinical hypothyroidism
(SCH)? This guideline was triggered by a recent systematic review of randomised controlled trials, which could
alter practice. Current guidelines tend to recommend thyroid hormones for adults with thyroid stimu...
Oakland, Kathryn;
Chadwick, Georgina;
East, James E;
Guy, Richard;
Humphries, Adam;
Jairath, Vipul;
McPherson, Simon;
Metzner, Magdalena;
Morris, A John;
Murphy, Mike F;
Tham, Tony;
Uberoi, Raman;
Veitch, Andrew McCulloch;
Wheeler, James;
Regan, Cuthbert;
Hoare, Jonathan.
This is the first UK national guideline to concentrate on acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) and has been commissioned by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). The Guidelines Development Group consisted of representatives from the BSG En...
This guideline covers interventions in the acute stage of a stroke or transient ischaemic attack
(TIA). It offers the best clinical advice on the diagnosis and acute management of stroke and TIA in
the 48 hours after onset of symptoms....
This guideline covers the management of ulcerative colitis in children, young people and adults. It
aims to help professionals to provide consistent high-quality care and it highlights the importance
of advice and support for people with ulcerative colitis....
This guideline covers the management of Crohn's disease in children, young people and adults. It
aims to reduce people's symptoms and maintain or improve their quality of life....
This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer in secondary care,
including information on the best way to diagnose and identify different stages of the disease, and
how to manage adverse effects of treatment. It also includes recommendations on follow-up in
primary care for people...
This guideline covers diagnosing, assessing and managing primary hyperparathyroidism. It aims to
improve recognition and treatment of this condition, reducing long-term complications and
improving quality of life....
This guideline covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a
neurological condition. It helps non-specialist healthcare professionals to identify people who
should be offered referral for specialist investigation....
Breast cancer is the most common cancer type in women and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States (1). The goal of screening is to reduce morbidity and mortality, both specific to breast cancer and overall, with acceptable tradeoffs (2, 3). The most commonly used screening test is m...
