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The recommendation in neonatal jaundice is updated to highlight that skin pigmentation changes may be more difficult to see in darker skin, and it is advised that urine culture should only be ...
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This guideline covers diagnosing and treating jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days, which is caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood It aims to help detect or prevent very high levels of bilirubin, which can be harmful if not treated.
ver más ... 2023There is uncertainty about the efficacy and safety of endoscopic transluminal vaginal hysterectomy and adnexal surgery for benign gynecologic conditions, so their use is recommended only when special ...
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Benign gynecological conditions are those non-neoplastic pathologies that affect the female reproductive system: chronic pelvic pain, uterine prolapse, fibroids and abnormal vaginal bleeding. If left untreated, they can cause intense and prolonged pain, infections and reduced quality of life. Currently there are different surgical approaches including hysterectomy, adnexectomy and myomectomy. Conventional hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) can be performed via laparotomy, laparoscopy or ...
ver más ... 2023It is recommended percutaneous deep venous arterialization for chronic limb-threatening ischemia in patients with limited treatment options.
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Chronic limb-threatening ischaemia of the lower extremities is caused by severely narrowed or blocked arteries. It is an advanced stage of peripheral arterial disease. The severely reduced blood supply causes ischaemic pain, ulceration, tissue loss and gangrene. Chronic limb-threatening ischaemia usually needs treatment to re-establish blood flow to the affected area and to prevent major amputation. The procedure uses an endovascular, minimally invasive approach. An arteriovenous fistula is ...
ver más ... 2023It is recommended birch bark extract as an option for treating partial thickness wounds associated with dystrophic and junctional epidermolysis bullosa in people aged 6 months and over.
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Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a condition caused by gene mutations that mean certain skin anchoring proteins are not expressed correctly or are disrupted. This results in very fragile skin that blisters and breaks frequently, particularly in response to minor trauma or friction. There are various types of EB, but birch bark extract is only indicated for dystrophic and junctional EB. The evidence is from the EASE trial, which was a phase 3 randomised double-blind trial.
ver más ... 2023It is not recommended (with current evidence) routine screening for oral health conditions in children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force A and B recommendations
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Oral health is essential for health and well-being throughout life. Oral health conditions affect the daily lives of school-aged children and adolescents. Untreated oral health conditions in children can lead to serious infections and affect growth, development and quality of life. Current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance between the benefits and harms of screening for oral diseases in asymptomatic children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years. Current evidence is insufficient to ...
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