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Summarizing the 2021 Updated GOLD Guidelines for COPD

Laisure, M.; Covill, N.; Ostroff, M.L.; Ostroff, J.L. U.S. Pharmacist (2021) CC2

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex disease that requires differential diagnosis and proper classification to identify appropriate therapy. Nonpharmacologic therapy and preventative measures should be utilized to prevent worsening of disease, symptoms, and complications. The Gl... more

ERS/EAACI statement on adherence to international adult asthma guidelines

Mathioudakis, A.G.; Tsilochristou, O.; Adcock, I. M.; et al. (2021) CC2

In the European Union, over 20 million people suffer from asthma. During the 1990s there was a rapid decrease in asthma mortality, probably related to the increased use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). However, during the last decade, asthma mortality rates have plateaued, and a consistently high p... more

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European Respiratory Society clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis of asthma in children aged 5–16 years

Gaillard, E.A.; Kuehni, C.E.; Turner, S.; et al. European Respiratory Journal (2021) CC

Diagnosing asthma in children represents an important clinical challenge. There is no single gold-standard test to confirm the diagnosis. Consequently, over- and under-diagnosis of asthma is frequent in children. A task force supported by the European Respiratory Society has developed these evidence... more

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Summary of childhood asthma guidelines, 2021: A consensus document

Manjra, A.I.; van Niekerk, A.; White, D.A. et al. South African Medical Journal (2021) CC

Asthma is the most common chronic illness of childhood. The prevalence is rising and the mortality and morbidity from asthma are unacceptably high in South Africa. This article emphasizes the importance to make a correct diagnosis based, most importantly, on the clinical history and supported by inv... more

Kenya Asthma Management Guideline

Ministry of Health (2021) CC

Bonchial asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in the world. In Kenya, it has been estimated that about 7.5% of the Kenyan population, nearly 4 million people, are currently living with asthma. Many cases tend to be underdiagnosed and undertreated which leads to high levels of morbid... more

2021 Malawi Sustainability Index and Dashboard Summary

2021 Malawi Sustainability Index and Dashboard Summary (2021) CC2

The HIV/AIDS Sustainability Index Dashboard is a tool completed every two years by President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) teams, host government and partner stakeholders to sharpen the understanding of each country’s sustainability landscape and to assist PEPFAR and other donors in ... more

National Operational Guideline for Community-Based Health Services, 2021

Ministry of Health The United Republic of Tanzania (2021) CC2

Towards Sustainable Community Health and Social Welfare Services Leaving No One Behind. This Operational Guideline for Community-Based Health Services (CBHS) in line with the CBHS Policy Guideline map an integrated and coordinated national approach to community-based health services in Tanzania. ... more

Hearts - D: Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes 2020

World Health Organization WHO; International Diabetes Federation (2020) C_WHO

Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by the presence of hyperglycaemia in the absence of treatment. The heterogeneous aetiopathology includes defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The long-term specific complications of diabe... more

Hearts - D: Диагностика и ведение сахарного диабета 2 типа

World Health Organization WHO; International Diabetes Federation (2020) C_WHO

Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa; Primary Healthcare Level 2020 Edition; Department of Health: Republic of South Africa

National Department of Health, South Africa National Department of Health, South Africa (2020) CC2

The "Primary Healthcare Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List" by the South African National Department of Health provides evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing common medical conditions at the primary healthcare level. This document includes treatment protocols ... more

Childhood Asthma: Low and Middle-Income Countries Perspective

Soto-Martínez, M.E.; Soto-Quiros, M.E.; Custovic, A. Acta Medica Academica (2020) CC

Our aim is to review current asthma epidemiology, achievements from the last 10 years, and persistent challenges of asthma man- agement and control in low-middle income countries (LMICs). Despite global efforts, asthma continues to be an important public health problem worldwide, particularly in poo... more

2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines: A Report from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee Expert Panel Working Group

Cloutier, M. M.; Baptist, A.P.; Teach, S.J.; et al. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2020) CC2

The2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines: A Report from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee Expert Panel Working Group was coordinated and supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Healt... more

Fig. 1: GINA treatment recommendations for patients aged ≤5 years, 6–11 years and ≥12 years

npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine (2020) CC2

Adults and adolescents 12+ years. Asthma medication options: Adjust treatment up and down for individual patient needs

Керівництво mhGAP версія 2.0 для ведення психічних, неврологічних розладів і розладів, пов'язаних зі вживанням психоактивних речовин, у неспеціалізованих закладах охорони здоров'я

World Health Organization World Health Organitarion (2020) C_WHO

У цьому модулі описано основні принципи медичної допомоги людям, які її потребують, зокрема людям з ПНПР-розладами, а також їхнім доглядачам. У першому підрозділі �... more

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Malawi National Strategic Plan for HIV and AIDS Sustaining gains and accelerating progress towards epidemic control 2020-2025

National AIDS Commission Malawi (2020) CC2

The Malawi National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV and AIDS 2020–2025 is the guiding document for the multi-sectoral response to the HIV epidemic for the next five years. It succeeds the 2015-2020 HIV NSP, building on previous achievements and addressing areas that need improvement with the goal of ... more

Provider-initiated HIV testing and TB screening in the era of universal coverage: Are the right people being reached? A cohort study in Blantyre, Malawi

Mair, L.; Corbett, E. L.; Feasey, H. R. A.; et al. PLOS One (2020) CC2

In a prospective cohort study in Bangwe primary care clinic, Blantyre, Malawi, all adults (18 years or older) presenting with an acute illness were screened for TB symptoms (cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss). Demographic characteristics were linked to exit interview by fingerprint bioidentifi... more

Депресія, тривога при муковісцидозі

European Cystic Fibrosis Society European Cystic Fibrosis Society (2019) C2

Рекомендації були розроблені для надання допомоги групам МВ в забезпеченні ефективного догляду за пацієнтами з МВ та їх сімей, які страждають від депресії або три�... more

Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—A position statement of the South African Thoracic Society: 2019 update

Abdool-Gaffar, M. S.; Calligaro, G.; Wong, M.L. et al. Journal of Thoracic Disease (2019) CC2

The document outlines the 2019 update to the South African guideline for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, prevention through smoking cessation, use of bronchodilators as primary pharmacotherapy, and a comprehensive approach to pa... more

Rational Use of Inhaled Medications for the Patient with COPD and Multiple Comorbid Conditions: Guidance for Primary Care

Tisiligianni, I.; Hoines, K.; Jensen, C.; et al. International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) (2019) CC2

The document discusses the complexities of managing patients with COPD and multiple comorbidities, highlighting the importance of personalized care and the appropriate use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). It outlines common comorbidities, such as asthma, osteoporosis, and diabetes, and offers guida... more

Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention (2019 update)

Global Initiative for Asthma (2019) CC2

The reader acknowledges that this report is intended as an evidence-based asthma management strategy, for the use of health professionals and policy-makers. It is based, to the best of our knowledge, on current best evidence and medical knowledge and practice at the date of publication. When assessi... more