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Remdesivir for severe COVID-19: a clinical practice guideline

BMJ; 370 (), 2020
Clinical question: What is the role of remdesivir in the treatment of severe covid-19? This guideline was triggered by the ACTT-1 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine on 22 May 2020.Remdesivir has received worldwide attention as a potentially effective treatment for severe covid-19. Aft...

Guideline No. 405: screening and counselling for alcohol consumption during pregnancy

J. obstet. gynaecol. Can; 42 (9), 2020
To establish national standards of care for screening and counselling pregnant women and women of child-bearing age about alcohol consumption and possible alcohol use disorder based on current best evidence. Health care providers who care for pregnant women and women of child-bearing age. Pregnant women ...

KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Nutrition in CKD: 2020 Update

Am. j. kidney dis; 76 (3), 2020
The National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) has provided evidence-based guidelines for nutrition in kidney diseases since 1999. Since the publication of the first KDOQI nutrition guideline, there has been a great accumulation of new evidence regarding the managem...

ACG clinical guidelines: diagnosis and management of achalasia

Am. j. gastroenterol; 115 (9), 2020
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by aberrant peristalsis and insufficient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Patients most commonly present with dysphagia to solids and liquids, regurgitation, and occasional chest pain with or without weight loss. High-resolution mano...

Chinese Stroke Association guidelines for clinical management of cerebrovascular disorders: executive summary and 2019 update on organizational stroke management

Stroke is characterised by high morbidity, mortality and disability, which seriously affects the health and safety of the people. Stroke has become a serious public health problem in China. Organisational stroke management can significantly reduce the mortality and disability rates of patients with strok...

International consensus guidelines on interventional endoscopy in chronic pancreatitis. Recommendations from the working group for the international consensus guidelines for chronic pancreatitis in collaboration with the International Association of Pancreatology, the American Pancreatic Association, the Japan Pancreas Society, and European Pancreatic Club

Pancreatology; 20 (6), 2020
This paper is part of the international consensus guidelines on chronic pancreatitis, presenting for interventional endoscopy. An international working group with experts on interventional endoscopy evaluated 26 statements generated from evidence on 9 clinically relevant questions. The Grading of Recomme...

Chronická ischemická choroba srdeční: diagnostika a léčba
Chronic ischemic heart disease: diagnosis and treatment

A clinical summary of this KDP was published in the Journal of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic . This clinical guideline applies to patients with chronic, stable forms of coronary heart disease (CHD); i.e.: (a) patients with stable angina pectoris (including patients who became asymptomati...

Anaphylaxis: assessment and referral after emergency treatment

This guideline covers assessment and referral for anaphylaxis. It aims to improve the quality of care for people with suspected anaphylaxis by detailing the assessments that are needed and recommending referral to specialist allergy services. In August 2020, we added advice on prescribing adrenaline inje...

Rehabilitation for adults with complex psychosis

This guideline covers mental health rehabilitation for adults with complex psychosis. It aims to ensure people can have rehabilitation when they need it and promotes a positive approach to long-term recovery. It includes recommendations on organising rehabilitation services, assessment and care planning,...

Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment: Last updated 19 August 2020

This guideline covers preventing and treating surgical site infections in adults, young people and children who are having a surgical procedure involving a cut through the skin. It focuses on methods used before, during and after surgery to minimise the risk of infection....