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Quality of stroke guidelines in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Yaria, J.; Gil, A.; Makanjuola, A. et al. Bulletin of the World Health Organization (2021) C_WHO

Objective: To identify gaps in national stroke guidelines that could be bridged to enhance the quality of stroke care services in low- and middle-income countries. Methods: We systematically searched medical databases and websites of medical societies and contacted international organizations. Co... more

Pharmacological Primary Prevention of Diabetes Mellitus Type II: A Narrative Review

Naveed, A.; Farrukh, L.; Khawar Sana, M.; et al. National Library of Medicine (2020) CC2

The evolving epidemic of type 2 diabetes mellitus has challenged health-care professionals. It stands among the leading causes of mortality in the present world. It warrants new and versatile approaches to improve mortality and the associated huge quality-adjusted life years lost to it once diagnose... more

Global alcohol action plan 2022-2030

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

Alcohol use is deeply embedded in the social landscape of many societies, and some 2300 million people drink alcoholic beverages in most parts of the world. At the same time, more than half of the global population aged 15 years and older reported having abstained from drinking alcohol during the pr... more

Capacity Building for Physical Activity of Older People

German Gymnastics Federation (Deutscher Turner-Bund, DTB) German Gymnastics Federation (Deutscher Turner-Bund, DTB) (2014) CC

The “ActiveAge Handbook” is an outcome of the “ActiveAge Project, which was carried out from January 2013 until June 2014 in the frame of “2012 Preparatory Actions in the Field of Sport” of the European Commission Directory General Education and Cul- ture (DG EAC) in cooperation with 13 E... more

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Young People and Alcohol. A resource book

Yvonne Bonomo, Cornelius Goos, John Howard et al. World Health Organization, Western Pacific Region (2015) C_WHO

Terminology and Information on Drugs

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC United Nations (2016) CC

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Population and Individual Approach to the Prevention and Management of Diabetes and Obesity

Pan American Health Organization PAHO (2011) C_WHO

The Resolution Population and Individual Approaches to the Prevention and Management of Diabetes and Obesity was approved by the 48th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization, September 29- October 3, 2008, in response to the epidemic of obesity and diabetes currently affecting the ... more

A New Agenda for Mental Health in the Americas: Report of the Pan American Health Organization High-Level Commission on Mental Health and COVID-19

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2024) C_WHO

Unmet mental health needs in the Region of the Americas are a leading source of morbidity and mortality, which result in tremendous health, social, and economic consequences. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis in the Region, necessitating urgent action at the highest leve... more

Therapy of Type 1 Diabetes

Haak, T.; Gölz, S.; Fritsche, A.; et al. German Diabetes Association (DDG) (2022) CC2

The document provides detailed clinical guidelines for the therapy of Type 1 Diabetes as developed by the German Diabetes Association (DDG). It focuses on individualized insulin therapy, structured patient training, and monitoring of blood glucose levels. The guidelines emphasize preventing complica... more

Pocketbook for management of Diabetes in Childhood and Adolescence in under-resourced Countries

Ogle, G.; Middlehurst, A.; Silink, M.; Hanas, R. International Diabetes Federation (2017) CC2

The document "Pocketbook for Management of Diabetes in Childhood and Adolescence in Under-Resourced Countries" (2nd Edition) provides practical guidelines for managing diabetes in children and adolescents, particularly in resource-limited settings. It covers key topics like diagnosing and treating d... more

ICMR Guidlines for management of type 2 Diabetes

Indian Council of Medical Research (2018) CC2

In recent decades, India has witnessed a rapidly exploding epidemic of diabetes. Indeed, India today has the second largest number of people with diabetes in the world. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that there are 72.9 million people with diabetes in India in 2017, which is... more

Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical guidelines 2021

Hassanein M., Afandi B. et al. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (2016) CC2

The document "Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical Guidelines 2021," published by Elsevier, provides updated guidance for managing diabetes during Ramadan fasting. Developed by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the Diabetes and Ramadan (DAR) International Alliance, the guidelines address ke... more

Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention (2022 update)

Global Initiative for Asthma (2022) 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

Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention (2019 update)

Global Initiative for Asthma (2019) CC2

Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention (2023 update)

Global Initiative for Asthma (2023) CC2

Asthma is a serious global health problem affecting all age groups. Its prevalence is increasing in many countries, espacially among children. Although some countries have seen a decline in hospitalizations and deaths from asthma, asthma still imposes an unacceptable burden on health care systems, a... more

Improving the global diagnosis and management of asthma in children

Lenney, W.; Bush, A.; Fitzgerald, D.A. et al. BMJ Journals (2018) CC

Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children worldwide. It affects daytime activities, sleep and school attendance and causes anxiety to parents, families and other carers. The quality of asthma diagnosis and management globally still needs substantial improvement. From infancy to the tee... more

Avances en la prevención y el control de las enfermedades no transmisibles - Informe del Secretario General

United Nations Secretary-General United Nations General Assembly (2017) C_WHO

El documento, "Progreso en la prevención y el control de las enfermedades no transmisibles" (ENT), informa sobre los esfuerzos globales para reducir el impacto de las ENT, como las enfermedades cardíacas, el cáncer, la diabetes y las enfermedades respiratorias crónicas, siguiendo los compromisos... more