WHO Guideline: Prevention & Management of Malnutrition in Infants & Children
Key insights from WHO's guideline on managing wasting and malnutrition in children under 5. Covers assessment, care for infants and mothers, and treatment strategies for different malnutrition levels
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Venous Thromboembolism in the Context of Pregnancy
Key guidelines from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in 2018 focus on managing venous thromboembolism in pregnancy. The guidelines cover prevention, treatment, and optimal management of VTE in various clinical settings. Panels formed for guideline development included diverse expertise to en
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Key Takeaways from KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for CKD Evaluation and Management
The KDIGO 2024 guideline emphasizes the importance of evaluating and managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) effectively. It highlights defining CKD, distinguishing between AKD and CKD, personalized care across the lifespan, diagnosing CKD in older adults, and improving the accuracy of GFR assessment.
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Enhancing Implementation of WHO ANC SMART Guidelines
Implementing WHO guidelines efficiently can be challenging, with long timelines and limited accuracy during adaptation. The SMART guidelines aim to revolutionize antenatal care by providing adaptable, evidence-based recommendations for a positive pregnancy experience. This initiative includes the de
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Occupational Therapy and Play Practice Guideline Learning Session
Explore a comprehensive occupational therapy guideline focused on play practice for children and young people aged 0-18 in the UK. The guideline covers objectives, usage instructions, assessment, intervention recommendations, and more. Embrace evidence-based practices to enhance therapy outcomes and
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KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
This guideline provides detailed information on the management of ANCA-associated vasculitis as per the KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline. It covers guideline development, key statements, and the rationale behind the recommendations. The guideline emphasizes customization for individual use whi
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Trends in Gonococcal Resistance to Therapies in England and Wales Since 2011 Guideline Change
Antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae poses challenges for treatment. This study examines trends in ceftriaxone, azithromycin, and cefixime resistance since the 2011 guideline change in the UK. Data from the Gonococcal Resistance to Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme is analyzed to tra
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ASTRO Clinical Guideline on Palliative Radiation Therapy for Symptomatic Bone Metastases
This ASTRO clinical guideline focuses on the use of external beam radiation therapy for palliation of symptomatic bone metastases, emphasizing its efficacy in pain management and local symptom control. Updated evidence and recommendations address the evolving landscape of metastatic cancer treatment
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Clinical Update: 2021 AHA/ASA Guideline for Stroke Prevention
This clinical update provides guidance adapted from the 2021 AHA/ASA Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack. It categorizes recommendations based on strength and quality of evidence, outlining levels of recommendation and evidence for different c
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Clinical Update on Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
This clinical update, adapted from the 2022 guideline by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, covers a comprehensive range of topics related to the management of patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. It includes information on population health implications,
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Case-Based Triage Scenarios for New EMS Clinicians
These case-based scenarios offer an educational tool for new EMS clinicians to apply the National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. Developed with hypothetical system resources from diverse community settings, these scenarios prompt users to assess and make triage decisions based on va
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Guideline for Statin Management in High-Risk Groups - 2018 ACC/AHA
This guideline outlines the management of blood cholesterol in high-risk groups according to the 2018 ACC/AHA recommendations. It discusses the overall approach, different statin management groups, justification for statin use in high-risk populations, high and moderate-intensity statin therapy, and
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Understanding ICD-11 and ICHI: Terminology, Overview, and Purpose
International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) and International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI) provide a comprehensive framework for recording and analyzing health data globally. The system ensures semantic interoperability, integrates terminology and classification, and supports
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Guidelines for Obtaining Consent in Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy
Seeking patient consent is a fundamental ethical and legal requirement in healthcare. This guideline emphasizes the importance of informed consent in imaging and radiotherapy procedures, highlighting the responsibility of healthcare practitioners to prioritize patient needs, values, and autonomy. Th
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PICO Question Formulation in Health Care: A Practical Guide
Framing a clear and focused health care question is essential for effective decision-making. The PICO framework - Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome - provides a structured approach to formulating questions that lead to actionable recommendations. Guidelines for framing questions based on
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National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients Update
The National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients has been updated to incorporate new research and evidence since 2011. This updated guideline aims to reduce time and variation in making destination decisions, with a focus on minimizing under- and over-triage. The process included EMS inpu
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Curriculum Recovery Guideline for Managing Learning Losses: 2021-2023
This guideline outlines the development of a three-year recovery plan to address learning losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on managing teaching, assessment, and learning within a reduced timeframe. It includes strategies, amendments to teaching plans and assessments, and a vision for
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Enhancing Search Filters for Evidence Synthesis: The ISSG Search Filter Resource
Introduction: The ISSG Search Filter Resource provides methodological search filters for identifying studies of specific designs, aiding in evidence synthesis and guideline development. The site is produced through monthly searches in databases like CINAHL, Embase, and MEDLINE. It offers filters for
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Substance Use Screening, Risk Assessment, and Disorder Diagnosis Guidelines for Adults
This clinical guideline program aims to increase identification of unhealthy substance use among New York State residents and improve access to evidence-based interventions. It provides guidance on substance use screening, risk assessment, and promoting a harm reduction approach for substance use di
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Optimizing Foundational Treatments for HFrEF: Guideline Recommendations and Implementation Strategies
Highlighting the current guideline recommendations for treating patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF), this educational slide module emphasizes the importance of implementing the recommended therapies effectively. It covers the foundational treatments recommended by vari
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Advancements in Non-Animal Testing for Neurotoxicity Assessment
New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) are being developed to evaluate developmental neurotoxicity without the use of animal testing. The EPA is prioritizing efforts to reduce animal testing and is actively supporting the development of NAMs. These methodologies involve using in vitro assays to assess cr
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Insights on Reporting Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration as a Pathologist
Pathologist Saeed Samie discusses feelings of safety and satisfaction when reporting thyroid FNA results, emphasizing certainty in malignant lesions over benign ones. Reduction of unnecessary surgical interventions and the importance of uniform categorization for clinical decision-making and guideli
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Rapid ART Initiation Guidelines for Managing HIV Infection
This guideline by NYSDOH AIDS Institute outlines recommendations for rapidly initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in patients with HIV infection. It emphasizes prompt initiation of ART based on patient characteristics, even prior to confirmatory testing results. The guideline also stresses the im
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Pre-Inspection Briefing Guidelines for Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Inspections
The Pre-Inspection Briefing (PIB) is a crucial activity for facilities undergoing CWC inspections, helping the Inspection Team fulfill their mandate efficiently. This guideline outlines the requirements for conducting a PIB, including operational activities, safety measures, logistics, and confident
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Managing Abnormal Liver Function Tests in Primary Care: Summary Guideline
Guideline drafted by Dr. Sally Hull and Dr. Lucy Carter focuses on identifying patients at risk of chronic liver disease, increasing testing for treatable liver conditions, and auditing prevalence of major liver diseases. The importance of diagnosing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and str
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Occupational Therapy Guidelines for Adults Undergoing Total Hip Replacement
This practice guideline from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists focuses on occupational therapy intervention for adults undergoing total hip replacement. It outlines evidence-based recommendations to maximize functional independence, reduce anxiety, support role resumption, prevent readmis
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Critical Appraisal of Acute Kidney Injury Guideline by Anil Mathew Philip
This critical appraisal evaluates the guideline on Acute Kidney Injury by Anil Mathew Philip using AGREE II criteria. It assesses the scope, stakeholder involvement, rigor of development, clarity of presentation, applicability, and editorial independence of the guideline in detail.
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Field Triage Guidelines Update 2021: National Guideline for Injured Patients
The 2021 update of trauma triage guidelines aims to streamline destination decisions for injured patients. The new guideline emphasizes assessing vital signs, mechanisms of injury, and special considerations to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Key objectives include describing the update process, ex
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Developing WHO Guideline for ITN Prequalification
WHO is developing a guideline for the prequalification of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) to address stakeholders' needs. The consultation session aims to inform stakeholders, share challenges, seek input, and develop the next draft. Guideline principles focus on WHO's mandate, product use, flexibil
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Guideline Recommendations for SGLT2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure
This educational slide module provides an overview of the guideline recommendations for SGLT2 inhibitors in the treatment of heart failure, including HFrEF, HFmrEF, and HFpEF. It covers recommendations from AHA, ACC, HFSA, ESC, CCS, and CHFS guidelines, highlighting the role of SGLT2 inhibitors as a
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Enhancing Patient Involvement in Clinical Nutrition Guidelines
This collection of resources highlights the importance of involving patients in the development of clinical nutrition guidelines. It focuses on creating patient-friendly summaries of scientific information to empower patients in making informed food and diet choices. The documents provide insights i
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Step-by-Step Guide to Using the GRADE Approach for Guideline Development
This step-by-step guide outlines the process of utilizing the GRADE approach for developing guidelines in healthcare. It covers key stages such as formulating questions using the PICO format, selecting and rating outcomes of interest, conducting a systematic review, grading evidence, and translating
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Debugging PMP Systems: A Guideline for Application Engineers
Comprehensive guideline by Vincenzo Pizzolante on debugging PMP systems for application engineers, covering topics like analysis, technical aspects, layout guidelines, trace inductance, case studies, and dealing with noise generators. Includes real-life examples and actionable solutions for managing
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Sentencing Guidelines Overview for Kansas City, MO - FY 2014
The presentation provides insights into sentencing trends in Kansas City, focusing on departures and variances in relation to the guideline range for the fiscal year 2014. Data from the 2014 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics is utilized to analyze the position of sentences for non-governme
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Comparison of Persistence on Guideline-Recommended HIV Treatment Among US Medicaid Beneficiaries
This study compares the persistence rates of newer DHHS guideline-recommended single- and multiple-tablet regimens for treatment-naive patients living with HIV. The analysis utilized the All-Payer Claims Database to assess treatment patterns among Medicaid beneficiaries, highlighting the importance
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CPIC Informatics Working Group Overview
The CPIC Informatics Working Group focuses on the informatics aspects of CPIC guidelines and the clinical implementation of pharmacogenetics. This group aims to support the adoption of CPIC guidelines by addressing technical barriers and creating translation tables from genotype to phenotype to clin
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Role of Systematic Reviews in Nutrition Guideline Development
Mei Chung, MPH, PhD, an Associate Professor in the field of Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Science, plays a significant role in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses to support and inform nutrition guideline and policy development. Her work involves identifying research gaps, informing po
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Uveal Melanoma Guideline Update 2022: Summary & Recommendations
This update focuses on the guideline development process for uveal melanoma, detailing the methodology employed by the Guideline Development Group led by experts in the field. The group consists of renowned professionals from various medical backgrounds. The new recommendations touch on aspects like
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Green Inhaler Guidelines for Pediatric Asthma Management
Achieving good asthma control is crucial for children aged 12+ with asthma. This guideline emphasizes the use of greener inhaler choices, such as Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs), which have a smaller carbon footprint than Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs). While MDIs are currently preferred for most children,
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AAWC Pressure Ulcer Guideline: Managing Pressure Ulcers Effectively
This content outlines the AAWC Pressure Ulcer Guideline, providing evidence-based recommendations for assessing, preventing, and treating pressure ulcers. The guideline emphasizes the importance of regular skin assessment, personalized care plans, and interdisciplinary wound care management to impro
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