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    American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the Medical Management of Microscopic Colitis

    Gastroenterology; 150 (1), 2016
    This article has an accompanying continuing medical education activity on page e17. Learning Objective: Upon completion of this test, successful learners will be able to: (1) learn first-line treatment for the induction of remission in microscopic colitis; (2) identify the expected clinical benefi ts and...

    ACG clinical guideline: diagnosis and management of Barrett's esophagus

    Am. j. gastroenterol; 111 (1), 2016
    Barrett's esophagus (BE) is among the most common conditions encountered by the gastroenterologist. In this document, the American College of Gastroenterology updates its guidance for the best practices in caring for these patients. These guidelines continue to endorse screening of high-risk patients for...

    Guía de práctica clínica (GPC): guía de actuación en AnafiLAXIA 2016

    Esta nueva versión de GALAXIA está dirigida a todos los profesionales sanitarios, en todos los niveles de asistencia, para proporcionar recomendaciones en el manejo de la anafilaxia. La anafilaxia es la reacción alérgica más grave que puede ocurrir, e incluso puede llegar a poner en peligro la vida ...

    Guidelines on HIV self-testing and partner notification: supplement to consolidated guidelines on HIV testing services

    Since the release of the consolidated guidelines in 2015, new evidence has emerged. Consequently, in an effort to further support countries, programme managers, health workers and other stakeholders seeking to achieve national and international HIV goals, this 2016 update issues new recommendations and a...

    WHO guidelines on hepatitis B and C testing

    Testing and diagnosis of hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infection is the gateway for access to both prevention and treatment services, and is a crucial component of an effective response to the hepatitis epidemic. Early identification of persons with chronic HBV or HCV infection enables them to receive th...

    The use of molecular line probe assays for the detection of resistance to second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs: policy guidance

    This document provides a summary of the evidence and recommendations for the use of SL-LPA for the detection of mutations associated with resistance to fluoroquinolones and SLID in patients with RR-TB and/or MDR-TB. The objectives of this policy guidance are to assess and compare the diagnostic accuracy ...

    The use of molecular line probe assays for the detection of resistance to isoniazid and rifampicin

    Tuberculosis (TB) remains a large-scale public health problem. Key global priorities for TB care and control include improving case-detection and detecting cases earlier, including cases of smear-negative disease. This document updates existing WHO policy on the use of molecular LPAs for detecting MTBC a...

    Global Consensus Recommendations on Prevention and Management of Nutritional Rickets

    Horm. res. paediatr; 85 (2), 2016
    "BACKGROUND: Vitamin D and calcium deficiencies are common worldwide, causing nutritional rickets and osteomalacia, which have a major impact on health, growth, and development of infants, children, and adolescents; the consequences can be lethal or can last into adulthood. The goals of this evidence-bas...

    Myeloma: diagnosis and management - update information

    This guideline covers the diagnosing and managing of myeloma (including smouldering myeloma and primary plasma cell leukaemia) in people aged 16 and over. It aims to improve care for people with myeloma by promoting the most effective tests and treatments for myeloma and its complications. This guideline...

    The use of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (TB-LAMP) for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis: policy guidance

    Tuberculosis (TB) remains a large-scale public health problem. Key global priorities for TB care and control include improving case-detection and detecting patients earlier, particularly patients with smear-negative TB disease. This document provides a pragmatic summary of the evidence and recommendation...