BIGG

Resultados: 21

British Society of Gastroenterology position statement on serrated polyps in the colon and rectum

Gut; 66 (7), 2017
Serrated polyps have been recognised in the last decade as important premalignant lesions accounting for between 15% and 30% of colorectal cancers. There is therefore a clinical need for guidance on how to manage these lesions; however, the evidence base is limited. A working group was commission by the ...

VA/DoD clinical practice guideline for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care

DESCRIPTION: In April 2017, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) approved a joint clinical practice guideline for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: The VA/DoD Evidence-Based Practice Work Group convened a joint VA/DoD guideline developme...

Guía de práctica clínica sobre el manejo de los lípidos como factor de riesgo cardiovascular
Clinical practice guideline on the management of lipids as a cardiovascular risk factor

La Guía de Práctica Clínica (GPC) tiene como misión elaborar recomendaciones que sirvan de ayuda a los profesionales sanitarios del Sistema Nacional de Salud (SNS) en la toma de decisiones para el manejo de los lípidos como factor de Riesgo Cardiovascular. En esta GPC no se abordan los siguientes as...

Guía de práctica clínica para el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Crohn en población adulta
Clinical practice guideline for treatment of Crohn's Disease in adult population

Rev. colomb. gastroenterol; 32 (supl 1), 2017
Generar recomendaciones informadas en la evidencia para el tratamiento de los pacientes con enfermedad de Crohn. Apoyar al tratamiento oportuno y seguro de los pacientes de enfermedad de Crohn considerando las minimización de secuelas y la hospitalización. Apoyar a los tomadores de decisiones a formula...

Recent-onset chest pain of suspected cardiac origin: assessment and diagnosis. Last updated: 2016

This guideline covers assessing and diagnosing recent chest pain in people aged 18 and over and managing symptoms while a diagnosis is being made. It aims to improve outcomes by providing advice on tests (ECG, high-sensitivity troponin tests, multislice CT angiography, functional testing) that support he...

Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy

Can. j. cardiol; 32 (7), 2016
Modern treatment strategies have led to improvements in cancer survival, however, these gains might be offset by the potential negative effect of cancer therapy on cardiovascular health. Cardiotoxicity is now recognized as a leading cause of long-term morbidity and mortality among cancer survivors. This ...

The Saudi clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis of the first deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity

Ann. Thorac. Med.; 10 (1), 2015
The diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) may be challenging due to the inaccuracy of clinical assessment and diversity of diagnostic tests. On one hand, missed diagnosis may result in life-threatening conditions. On the other hand, unnecessary treatment may lead to serious complications. As a result...

Guideline: optimal serum and red blood cell folate concentrations in women of reproductive age for prevention of neural tube defects

This guideline provides global, evidence-informed recommendations on blood folate concentrations in women of reproductive age for the prevention of neural tube defects in populations. It aims to help Member States and their partners in their efforts to make informed decisions on the appropriate nutrition...

Paget's disease of bone: an endocrine society clinical practice guideline

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this guideline was to formulate practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Paget's disease of the bone. PARTICIPANTS: The guideline was developed by an Endocrine Society-appointed Task Force of experts, a methodologist, and a medical writer. EVIDENCE: This evidence-based...

Presentation, diagnosis, and medical management of heart failure in children: Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines

Can J Cardiol; 29 (12), 2013
Pediatric heart failure (HF) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. This article presents guidelines for the recognition, diagnosis, and early medical management of HF in infancy, childhood, and adolescence. The guidelines are intended to assist practitioners in office-based or em...