BIGG

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Guidelines for the investigation of chronic diarrhoea in adults: British Society of Gastroenterology, 3rd edition

Gut; 67 (8), 2018
Chronic diarrhoea is a common problem, hence clear guidance on investigations is required. This is an updated guideline from 2003 for the investigations of chronic diarrhoea commissioned by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). This document has u...

Guía de terapéutica antimicrobiana del Área Aljarafe

Proporcionar recomendaciones para el abordaje de las enfermedades infecciosas más prevalentes en la comunidad, basadas en las últimas evidencias disponibles y los datos de resistencias de los principales patógenos que contribuyan a reducir la prescripción innecesaria de antimicrobianos y mejorar la a...

Brain tumours (primary) and brain metastases in adults

This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing any type of primary brain tumour or brain metastases in people aged 16 or over. It aims to improve diagnosis and care, including standardising the care people have, how information and support are provided, and palliative care....

Biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in women with intact membranes

This guideline covers recommendations on biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in women with intact membranes. The tests are Actim Partus, PartoSure and the Rapid fetal fibronectin (fFN) 10Q Cassette Kit (at thresholds other than 50 nanograms/millilitre)....

Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people with rheumatoid arthritis have the right treatment to slow the progression of their condition and control their symptoms. People should also have rapid access to specialist care ...

Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis: International State-of-the-Science Conference With Recommendations

Pancreas; 47 (6), 2018
Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) is a clinically significant problem globally. The etiology remains unclear in approximately 10% to 15% of patients despite a thorough workup. Data on natural history and efficacy of treatments are limited. We aimed to establish criteria for diagnosis, evaluate the causa...

Guidelines for the care and treatment of persons diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C virus infection

These guidelines aim to provide evidence-based recommendations on the care and treatment of persons diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C infection. They update the care and treatment section of the WHO Guidelines for the screening, care and treatment of persons with hepatitis C infection issued in April 20...

The Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines on follow-up after vascular surgery arterial procedures

J. vasc. surg; 68 (1), 2018
Although follow-up after open surgical and endovascular procedures is generally regarded as an important part of the care provided by vascular surgeons, there are no detailed or comprehensive guidelines that specify the optimal approaches with regard to testing methods, indications for reintervention, an...

European Academy of Andrology guideline Management of oligo‐astheno‐teratozoospermia

Andrology; 6 (4), 2018
Oligo‐astheno‐teratozoospermia is frequently reported in men from infertile couples. Its etiology remains, in the majority of cases, unknown with a variety of factors to contribute to its pathogenesis. The aim of this European Academy of Andrology guideline was to provide an overview of these factors...