Mental Health Bulletin, July 2008



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Maria Henderson Library

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Contents

A. UK Guidelines …………………………………………..………….……………….……………….…. p.2

1. General Health Care ………………………………………………………………….…………….… p. 2

2. Cardiovascular Health ……………………………………………………….…………………….…. p. 4

3. Cancer Care/Palliative Care …………………………………………………………………………. p. 4

4. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities ……………………………………………………………. p. 5

5. Oral Health and Dentistry……………………………………………………………………………. p. 6

6. Sexual Health, BBV and related Topics ……………………………………………………………. p. 6

7. Maternal and Child Health……………………………………………………..……………………. .p. 6

B. International Guidelines ………………………………………………………….……………………. p. 6

1. General Health Care ………………………………………………….………………………………. p. 6

2. Cardiovascular Health ……………………………………………….…………….…………………. p. 11

3. Cancer Care/Palliative Care ……………………………………….…………………..……………. p. 11

4. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities ……………………………………………………………. p. 14

5. Oral Health and Dentistry……………………………………………………………………………. p. 15

6. Sexual Health, BBV and related Topics ……………………………………………………………. p. 15

7. Maternal and Child Health……………………………………………….….………………………. p. 15

C. Guidelines Implementation ………………………………………………………...…………………. p. 16

A. UK Guidelines

1. General Health Care (UK)

BARRIE, A., et al, 2015. Evidence-based development of clinical practice guideline for peripheral self-infusion of prophylaxis. Haemophilia, 21, pp. 65-66.

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CLARK JR, et al, 2015. Monitoring of chimerism following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT): technical recommendations for the use of short tandem repeat (STR) based techniques, on behalf of the United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Service for Leucocyte Immunophenotyping Chimerism Working Group. British journal of haematology, 168(1), pp. 26-37.

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DWORZYNSKI K, et al, 2014. Diagnosis and management of drug allergy in adults, children and young people: summary of NICE guidance. BMJ, 349, pp. g4852.

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GILLMORE, J.D., et al, 2015. Guidelines on the diagnosis and investigation of AL amyloidosis. British journal of haematology, 168(2), pp. 207-218.

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Healthcare Improvement Scotland commentary (2015) NICE Single Technology Appraisal Guidance No 366. Empagliflozin in combination therapy for treating type 2 diabetes

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Healthcare Improvement Scotland commentary (2015) NICE Single Technology Appraisal Guidance No 337. Rifaximin for preventing episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Investigation and management of dyspepsia, symptoms suggestive of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, or both. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Oct 2014

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NICE (2015) Empagliflozin in combination therapy for treating type 2 diabetes. TA336. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Excess winter deaths and morbidity and the health risks associated with cold homes. NG6. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Falls in older people: assessment after a fall and preventing further falls. QS86. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Implantation of a duodenal–jejunal bypass liner for managing type 2 diabetes. IPG518. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis. IPG512. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain among adults and children. NG7. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Managing medicines in care homes. QS85. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Medicines optimisation: the safe and effective use of medicines to enable the best possible outcomes. NG5. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Physical activity: encouraging activity in all people in contact with the NHS. QS84. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Rifaximin for preventing episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy. TA337. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) The Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System for placement of peripherally inserted central catheters. MTG24. NICE, March 2015

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PERRY M, et al, 2014. Multiple sclerosis: summary of NICE guidance. BMJ, 349, pp. g5701.

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SIGN (2015) Glaucoma discharge and safe referral. SIGN 144. March 2015

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SIGN (2015) Management of osteoporosis and the prevention of fragility fractures. SIGN 142. March 2015

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STEGENGA H, et al, 2014. Identification, assessment, and management of overweight and obesity: summary of updated NICE guidance. BMJ, 349, pp. g6608.

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WARTTIG S, et al, 2014. Diagnosis and management of gallstone disease: summary of NICE guidance. BMJ, 349, pp. g6241.

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WECHALEKAR, A.D., et al, 2015. Guidelines on the management of AL amyloidosis. British journal of haematology, 168(2), pp. 186-206.

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2. Cardiovascular Health (UK)

DWORZYNSKI K, et al, 2014. Diagnosing and managing acute heart failure in adults: summary of NICE guidance. BMJ, 349, pp. g5695.

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ELLIOTT, P., 2015. The New European Society of Cardiology guidelines on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Heart, 101(7), pp. 506-508.

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HARRISON, J., L., et al, 2015. Guidelines for the diagnosis, management and prevention of implantable cardiac electronic device infection. Heart, 101(4), pp. 250-252.

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Healthcare Improvement Scotland commentary (2015) NICE Single Technology Appraisal Guidance No 335. Rivaroxaban for preventing adverse outcomes after acute management of acute coronary syndrome

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Atrial fibrillation and heart valve disease: self-monitoring coagulation status using point-of-care coagulometers (the CoaguChek XS system and the INRatio2 PT/INR monitor). Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 2015

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Myocardial infarction (acute): early rule out using high-sensitivity troponin tests (Elecsys Troponin T high-sensitive, ARCHITECT STAT High Sensitive Troponin-I and AccuTnI+3 assays). Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 2015

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NICE (2015) Implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation. IPG516. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Insertion of endobronchial nitinol coils to improve lung function in emphysema. IPG517. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Rivaroxaban for preventing adverse outcomes after acute management of acute coronary syndrome. TA335. NICE, March 2015

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SANDOE, J.A.T., et al, 2015. Guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention and management of implantable cardiac electronic device infection. Report of a joint Working Party project on behalf of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC, host organization), British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS), British Cardiovascular Society (BCS), British Heart Valve Society (BHVS) and British Society for Echocardiography (BSE). Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (JAC), 70(2), pp. 325-359.

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3. Cancer Care/Palliative Care (UK)

Healthcare Improvement Scotland commentary (2015) NICE Single Technology Appraisal Guidance No 338. Pomalidomide for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma previously treated with lenalidomide and bortezomib

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Dabrafenib for treating unresectable or metastatic BRAF V600 mutation-positive melanoma. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Nov 2014

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NICE (2015) Pomalidomide for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma previously treated with lenalidomide and bortezomib. TA338. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Transanal total mesorectal excision of the rectum. IPG514. NICE, March 2015

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4. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (UK)

CROWE, B.H.A. and SALT, A., T., 2015. Autism: the management and support of children and young people on the autism spectrum (NICE Clinical Guideline 170). Archives of Disease in Childhood -- Education & Practice Edition, 100(1), pp. 20-23.

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KENDALL T, et al, 2014. Assessment and management of bipolar disorder: summary of updated NICE guidance. BMJ, 349, pp. g5673.

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Bipolar disorder: the assessment and management of bipolar disorder in adults, children and young people in primary and secondary care. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2015

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NICE (2015) Alcohol: preventing harmful alcohol use in the community. QS83. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Depression in children and young people: Identification and management in

primary, community and secondary care. CG28. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Smoking: reducing tobacco use. QS82. NICE, March 2015

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RICHTER-SUNDBERG, L., et al, 2015. Improving treatment of depression in primary health care: a case study of obstacles to perform a clinical trial designed to implement practice guidelines. Primary Health Care Research & Development (Cambridge University Press / UK), 16(2), pp. 188-200.

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5. Oral Health and Dentistry (UK)

No new guidelines found this month.

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6. Sexual Health, BBV and related Topics (UK)

No new guidelines found this month.

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7. Maternal and Child Health (UK)

DAVIES I, et al, 2015. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children: NICE guidance. BMJ, 350, pp. g7703.

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DWORZYNSKI K, et al, 2014. Diagnosis and management of drug allergy in adults, children and young people: summary of NICE guidance. BMJ, 349, pp. g4852.

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Drug allergy: diagnosis and management of drug allergy in adults, children and young people. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Feb 2015

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NICE (2015) Insertion of a balloon device to disimpact an engaged fetal head before an emergency caesarean section. IPG515. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain among adults and children. NG7. NICE, March 2015

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PATEL, S., et al, 2015. Good practice recommendations for paediatric outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (p-OPAT) in the UK: a consensus statement. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (JAC), 70(2), pp. 360-373.

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B. International Guidelines

1. General Health Care

AKBARI, A., et al, 2015. Canadian Society of Nephrology Commentary on the KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for CKD Evaluation and Management. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 65(2), pp. 177-205.

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ALEXANDER, T., et al, 2015. SCT for severe autoimmune diseases: Consensus guidelines of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation for immune monitoring and biobanking. Bone marrow transplantation, 50(2), pp. 173-180.

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APOVIAN, C., M., et al, 2015. Pharmacological management of obesity: an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 100(2), pp. 342-362.

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BITTNER, R., et al, 2015. Update of guidelines on laparoscopic (TAPP) and endoscopic (TEP) treatment of inguinal hernia (International Endohernia Society). Surgical endoscopy, 29(2), pp. 289-321.

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BRANDT LJ, et al, 2015. ACG clinical guideline: epidemiology, risk factors, patterns of presentation, diagnosis, and management of colon ischemia (CI). American Journal of Gastroenterology, 110(1), pp. 18-44.

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CHUNG, K.F., 2015. Managing severe asthma in adults: Lessons from the ERS/ATS guidelines. Current opinion in pulmonary medicine, 21(1), pp. 8-15.

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CLAESSON, J., et al, 2015. Scandinavian clinical practice guideline on mechanical ventilation in adults with the acute respiratory distress syndrome. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 59(3), pp. 286-297.

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DAYTON, P., et al, 2015. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ Clinical Consensus Statement: Perioperative Prophylactic Antibiotic Use in Clean Elective Foot Surgery. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 54(2), pp. 273-279.

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DELATYCKI MB, et al, 2014. Human Genetics Society of Australasia position statement: population-based carrier screening for cystic fibrosis. Twin Research & Human Genetics: the Official Journal of the International Society for Twin Studies, 17(6), pp. 578-583.

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DIEPGEN, T.L., et al, 2015. Guidelines for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hand eczema - Short version. JDDG - Journal of the German Society of Dermatology, 13(1), pp. 77-85.

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FAN E, et al, 2014. An official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice guideline: the diagnosis of intensive care unit-acquired weakness in adults. American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, 190(12), pp. 1437-1446.

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FISHER, A.R., 2014. Development of clinical practice guidelines for urinary continence care of adult stroke survivors in acute and rehabilitation settings. Canadian Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 36(3), pp. 16-31.

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FRANCIS, R., M., et al, 2015. National Osteoporosis Society practical clinical guideline on vitamin D and bone health. Maturitas, 80(2), pp. 119-121.

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HALPERN SD, et al, 2014. An official American Thoracic Society/American Association of Critical-Care Nurses/American College of Chest Physicians/Society of Critical Care Medicine policy statement: the Choosing Wisely Top 5 list in Critical Care Medicine. American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, 190(7), pp. 818-826.

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ICD-10-CM Coding Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities... Practice Guidelines for Managing Health Information. 2015. Journal of AHIMA, 86(3), pp. 46-50.

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Including Patient-Generated Health Data in Electronic Health Records... Practice Guidelines for Managing Health Information. 2015. Journal of AHIMA, 86(2), pp. 54-57.

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JACKSON, J., et al, 2015. Update of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Brain Death Determination in an Academic Heath Center. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 47(1), pp. 44-50.

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JHAVERI, K., et al, 2015. Consensus statements from a multidisciplinary expert panel on the utilization and application of a liver-specific MRI contrast agent (gadoxetic Acid). American Journal of Roentgenology, 204(3), pp. 498-509.

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KRISTIANSEN, A., et al, 2015. Development of a novel, multilayered presentation format for clinical practice guidelines. Chest, 147(3), pp. 754-763.

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LAINE, L., et al, 2015. SCENIC international consensus statement on surveillance and management of dysplasia in inflammatory bowel disease. Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 81(3), pp. 489-501.

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MAHVAN, T., D., et al, 2015. Cholesterol management in geriatric patients: new guidelines. Consultant Pharmacist, 30(2), pp. 68-76.

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MIWA, H., et al, 2015. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for functional dyspepsia. Journal of gastroenterology, 50(2), pp. 125-139.

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MUYSOMS, F., E., et al, 2015. European Hernia Society guidelines on the closure of abdominal wall incisions. Hernia, 19(1), pp. 1-24.

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Expert commentaries. Reflections from the 2014 Guidelines International Network Conference. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, March 2015

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Adult weight management evidence-based nutrition practice guideline. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 2015

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Energy expenditure: measuring resting metabolic rate (RMR) in the healthy and non-critically ill evidence-based nutrition practice guideline. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 2015

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Energy expenditure: measuring resting metabolic rate (RMR) in the critically ill evidence-based nutrition practice guideline. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality. Jan 2015

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Prevention of type 2 diabetes evidence-based nutrition practice guideline. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 2015

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Principles of analytic validation of immunohistochemical assays: guideline from the College of American Pathologists Pathology and Laboratory Quality Center. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 2015

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Evidence-based guideline summary: diagnosis and treatment of limb-girdle and distal dystrophies: report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the Practice Issues Review Panel of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Nov 2014

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PERNER, A., et al, 2015. Scandinavian clinical practice guideline on choice of fluid in resuscitation of critically ill patients with acute circulatory failure. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 59(3), pp. 274-285.

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POWELL, R.J., et al, 2015. BSACI guideline for the management of chronic urticaria and angioedema. Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 45(3), pp. 547-565.

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Practice guidelines for perioperative blood management: an updated report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists task force on perioperative blood management*. 2015. Anesthesiology, 122(2), pp. 241-275.

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QASEEM, A., et al, 2015. Treatment of pressure ulcers: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(5), pp. 370-379.

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QASEEM, A., et al, 2015. Risk assessment and prevention of pressure ulcers: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(5), pp. 359-369.

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REDDY KR, et al, 2015. American Gastroenterological Association Institute guideline on the prevention and treatment of hepatitis B virus reactivation during immunosuppressive drug therapy. Gastroenterology, 148(1), pp. 215-219.

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RICHENBERG, J., et al, 2015. Testicular microlithiasis imaging and follow-up: guidelines of the ESUR scrotal imaging subcommittee. European radiology, 25(2), pp. 323-330.

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RID R, et al, 2014. Compound screening and transcriptional profiling in human primary keratinocytes: a brief guideline. Methods in Molecular Biology, 1195, pp. 99-109.

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ROBERTS, D., M., et al, 2015. Recommendations for the role of extracorporeal treatments in the management of acute methanol poisoning: a systematic review and consensus statement. Critical Care Medicine, 43(2), pp. 461-472.

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ROBERTS, K., C. and BROX, W., T., 2015. AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 23(2), pp. 138-140.

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ROBERTS, K., C. and BROX, W., T., 2015. From Evidence to Application: AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline on Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Journal of orthopaedic trauma, 29(3), pp. 119-120.

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SEIDMAN, M., D., et al, 2015. Clinical practice guideline: allergic rhinitis. Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 152(1), pp. S1-s43.

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SEIDMAN, M., D., et al, 2015. Clinical practice guideline: allergic rhinitis executive summary. Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 152(2), pp. 197-206.

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SPADA, C., et al, 2015. Clinical indications for computed tomographic colonography: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) Guideline. European radiology, 25(2), pp. 331-345.

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STEELE SR, et al, 2015. Practice parameters for the management of Clostridium difficile infection. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 58(1), pp. 10-24.

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SZOLD, A., et al, 2015. European association of endoscopic surgeons (EAES) consensus statement on the use of robotics in general surgery. Surgical endoscopy, 29(2), pp. 253-288.

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TAILLAC, P.P., 2014. Stop the bleeding. New external hemorrhage control evidence-based guideline. Journal of Emergency Medical Services, Suppl, pp. 18-21.

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The Team Physician and Strength and Conditioning of Athletes for Sports: A Consensus Statement. 2015. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 47(2), pp. 440-445.

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WEINBERG DS, et al, 2014. American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the pharmacological management of irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, 147(5), pp. 1146-1148.

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WONG, J., J., et al, 2015. Clinical practice guidelines for the management of conditions related to traffic collisions: a systematic review by the OPTIMa Collaboration. Disability & Rehabilitation, 37(6), pp. 471-489.

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YAMANAKA, N., et al, 2015. Practical guideline for management of acute rhinosinusitis in Japan. Auris Nasus Larynx, 42(1), pp. 1-7.

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2. Cardiovascular Health

2014 ACC/AHA Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: Executive Summary : A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines Developed in Collaboration With the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, and Society of Vascular Medicine Endorsed by the Society of Hospital Medicine. 2015. Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, 22(1), pp. 162-215.

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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY/AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TASK FORCE ON PRACTICE GUIDELINES, OBESITY EXPERT PANEL,2013, 2014. Executive summary: Guidelines (2013) for the management of overweight and obesity in adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines and the Obesity Society published by the Obesity Society and American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Based on a systematic review from the The Obesity Expert Panel, 2013. Obesity, 22(Suppl 2), pp. S5-39.

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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY/AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TASK FORCE ON PRACTICE GUIDELINES, OBESITY EXPERT PANEL,2013, 2014. Expert Panel Report: Guidelines (2013) for the management of overweight and obesity in adults. Obesity, 22(Suppl 2), pp. S41-410.

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CHATTERJEE, A. and HAGE, F., G., 2015. Guidelines in review: 2014 ACC/AHA Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, 22(1), pp. 158-161.

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DAUER, L., T., et al, 2015. Occupational Radiation Protection of Pregnant or Potentially Pregnant Workers in IR: A Joint Guideline of the Society of Interventional Radiology and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe. Journal of Vascular & Interventional Radiology, 26(2), pp. 171-181.

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FIHN SD, et al, 2014. 2014 ACC/AHA/AATS/PCNA/SCAI/STS focused update of the guideline for the diagnosis and management of patients with stable ischemic heart disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines, and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Circulation, 130(19), pp. 1749-1767.

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GANDHI S, et al, 2014. Increased uptake of guideline-recommended oral antiplatelet therapy: insights from the Canadian acute coronary syndrome reflective. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 30(12), pp. 1725-1731.

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IUNG, B., 2015. New ESC guidelines: aortic disease. Heart, 101(6), pp. 421-423.

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JANUARY CT, et al, 2014. 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on practice guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society. Circulation, 130(23), pp. e199-267.

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JANUARY CT, et al, 2014. 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation: executive summary: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on practice guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society. Circulation, 130(23), pp. 2071-2104.

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JUDD, E. and CALHOUN, D., A., 2015. Management of Hypertension in CKD: Beyond the Guidelines. Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, 22(2), pp. 116-122.

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LEFEVRE ML and U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE, 2014. Behavioral counseling to promote a healthful diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults with cardiovascular risk factors: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Annals of Internal Medicine, 161(8), pp. 587-593.

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LEVISMAN, J. and PRICE, M., J., 2015. Update on the Guidelines for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. American Journal of Cardiology, 115(5), pp. 3A-9a.

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LIAKOS, C.I., et al, 2015. 2013 ESH/ESC Guidelines for the Management of Arterial Hypertension: What Has Changed in Daily Clinical Practice?. High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Prevention, 22(1), pp. 43-53.

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MATHEWS R, et al, 2014. Differences in short-term versus long-term outcomes of older black versus white patients with myocardial infarction: findings from the Can Rapid Risk Stratification of Unstable Angina Patients Suppress Adverse Outcomes with Early Implementation of American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guidelines (CRUSADE). Circulation, 130(8), pp. 659-667.

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MOE GW, et al, 2015. The 2014 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Heart Failure Management Guidelines Focus Update: anemia, biomarkers, and recent therapeutic trial implications. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 31(1), pp. 3-16.

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. VA/DoD clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and management of hypertension in the primary care setting. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 2015

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RODRIGUEZ, F. and FERDINAND, K., C., 2015. Hypertension in Minority Populations: New Guidelines and Emerging Concepts. Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, 22(2), pp. 145-153.

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SAKHUJA, A., et al, 2015. Uncontrolled hypertension by the 2014 evidence-based guideline: results from NHANES 2011-2012. Journal of hypertension, 33(3), pp. 644-652.

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SATOMI, G., 2015. Guidelines for fetal echocardiography. Pediatrics International, 57(1), pp. 1-21.

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STEFFEN, B.T., et al, 2015. Use of lipoprotein particle measures for assessing coronary heart disease risk post-American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Guidelines: The multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 35(2), pp. 448-454.

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WESSLER, J., D., et al, 2015. Updates to the ACCF/AHA and ESC STEMI and NSTEMI Guidelines: Putting Guidelines Into Clinical Practice. American Journal of Cardiology, 115(5), pp. 23A-28.

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YEBOAH, J., et al, 2015. Implications of the new American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association cholesterol guidelines for primary atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease event prevention in a multi ethnic cohort: Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). American Heart Journal, 169(3), pp. 387-395.e3.

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3. Cancer Care/Palliative Care

APPIAH, S., et al, 2015. Development of Evidence-Based Region of Interest Matching Guidelines to Standardize Volumetric Image-Guided Radiation Therapy Practice for Sarcoma. Journal of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences, 46(1), pp. S2-S2.

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BELLMUNT J, et al, 2014. Bladder cancer: ESMO Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 40-48.

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BRYSON, K., 2015. Guidelines for conducting a spiritual assessment. Palliative & Supportive Care, 13(1), pp. 91-98.

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CAMPBELL, N., M., et al, 2015. Imaging patterns of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: An illustrated discussion of the International Consensus Guidelines for the Management of IPMN. Abdominal Imaging, 40(3), pp. 663-677.

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CHERNY NI and ESMO GUIDELINES WORKING GROUP, 2014. ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of refractory symptoms at the end of life and the use of palliative sedation. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 143-152.

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COLEMAN R, et al, 2014. Bone health in cancer patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 124-137.

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DIMOPOULOS, M., A., et al, 2015. Role of magnetic resonance imaging in the management of patients with multiple myeloma: a consensus statement. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 33(6), pp. 657-664.

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DREYLING M, et al, 2014. Newly diagnosed and relapsed mantle cell lymphoma: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 83-92.

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DREYLING M, et al, 2014. Newly diagnosed and relapsed follicular lymphoma: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 76-82.

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EICHENAUER DA, et al, 2014. Hodgkin's lymphoma: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 70-75.

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ESCUDIER B, et al, 2014. Renal cell carcinoma: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 49-56.

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ESMO/EUROPEAN SARCOMA NETWORK WORKING GROUP, 2014. Bone sarcomas: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 113-123.

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ESMO/EUROPEAN SARCOMA NETWORK WORKING GROUP, 2014. Bone sarcomas: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 113-123.

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ESMO/EUROPEAN SARCOMA NETWORK WORKING GROUP, 2014. Gastrointestinal stromal tumours: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 21-26.

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ESMO/EUROPEAN SARCOMA NETWORK WORKING GROUP, 2014. Gastrointestinal stromal tumours: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 21-26.

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ESMO/EUROPEAN SARCOMA NETWORK WORKING GROUP, 2014. Soft tissue and visceral sarcomas: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 102-112.

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FENAUX P, et al, 2014. Myelodysplastic syndromes: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 57-69.

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FREEDLAND SJ, et al, 2014. Adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy: American Society of Clinical Oncology clinical practice guideline endorsement. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 32(34), pp. 3892-3898.

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GLYNNE-JONES R, et al, 2014. Anal cancer: ESMO-ESSO-ESTRO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 10-20.

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HAEUSLER, G., M., et al, 2015. Core outcomes and definitions for pediatric fever and neutropenia research: A consensus statement from an international panel. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 62(3), pp. 483-489.

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JOHNSON DA, et al, 2014. Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: recommendations from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 109(10), pp. 1528-1545.

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LANCASTER JM, et al, 2015. Society of Gynecologic Oncology statement on risk assessment for inherited gynecologic cancer predispositions. Gynecologic oncology, 136(1), pp. 3-7.

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LYMAN, G., H., et al, 2015. Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and treatment in patients with cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology clinical practice guideline update 2014. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 33(6), pp. 654-656.

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MOTZER, R.J., et al, 2015. Kidney cancer, version 3.2015: Featured updates to the NCCN guidelines. JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 13(2), pp. 151-159.

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Palliative radiotherapy: brain metastases. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 2015

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RECK M, et al, 2014. Metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC): ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 27-39.

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SCHRIJVERS D, et al, 2014. ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines on palliative care: advanced care planning. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 138-142.

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STUPP R, et al, 2014. High-grade glioma: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 93-101.

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TANAKA, S., et al, 2015. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for management of colorectal polyps. Journal of gastroenterology, 50(3), pp. 252-260.

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VAN CUTSEM E, et al, 2014. Metastatic colorectal cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Annals of Oncology, 25(Suppl 3), pp. 1-9.

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4. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

BAUER, M., et al, 2015. World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) guidelines for biological treatment of unipolar depressive disorders. part 2: Maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder-update 2015. World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, 16(2), pp. 76-95.

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BISHOP, K., M., et al, 2015. Guidelines for dementia-related health advocacy for adults with intellectual disability and dementia: national task group on intellectual disabilities and dementia practices. Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, 53(1), pp. 2-29.

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FOGARTY, S. and RAMJAN, L., MICHELLE, 2015. Practice guidelines for acupuncturists using acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment for anorexia nervosa. Complementary therapies in medicine, 23(1), pp. 14-22.

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IHL, R., et al, 2015. World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of dementias in primary care. International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, 19(1), pp. 2-7.

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KLEIN, B., et al, 2015. Diagnosing attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children involved with child protection services: Are current diagnostic guidelines acceptable for vulnerable populations? Child: Care, Health and Development, 41(2), pp. 178-185.

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WEBB, S., et al, 2015. Guidelines and Best Practices for Electrophysiological Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting in Autism. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 45(2), pp. 425-443.

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WIENER, L., et al, 2015. Pediatric psycho-oncology care: standards, guidelines, and consensus reports. Psycho-oncology, 24(2), pp. 204-211.

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5. Oral Health and Dentistry

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6. Sexual Health, BBV and related Topics

LEFEVRE ML and U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE, 2014. Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Annals of Internal Medicine, 161(12), pp. 894-901.

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LEFEVRE ML and U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE, 2014. Screening for Chlamydia and gonorrhea: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Annals of Internal Medicine, 161(12), pp. 902-910.

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MENDLING, W., 2015. Guideline: Vulvovaginal candidosis (AWMF 015/072), S2k (excluding chronic mucocutaneous candidosis). Mycoses, 58(S1) (pp 1-15), pp. ate of Pubaton: 01 Mar 2015.

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Feb 2015

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guideline summary. Low-dose aspirin use for the prevention of morbidity and mortality from preeclampsia: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality, Jan 2015

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National Guideline Clearinghouse (2015) Guidelines syntheses. Cervical Cerclage. Agency for

Healthcare Research and Quality, March 2015

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WAGENER, M., N., et al, 2015. The development of a multidisciplinary, evidence-based guideline for “HIV and employment”. AIDS Care, 27(2), pp. 133-141.

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7. Maternal and Child Health

AMIR LH and ACADEMY OF BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE PROTOCOL COMMITTEE, 2014. ABM clinical protocol #4: Mastitis, revised March 2014. Breastfeeding Medicine: The Official Journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, 9(5), pp. 239-243.

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BARTH, R.P., 2015. Commentary on the report of the APSAC Task Force on evidence-based service planning guidelines for child welfare. US: Sage Publications.

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BECKER, P., et al, 2015. Consensus Statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Indicators Recommended for the Identification and Documentation of Pediatric Malnutrition (Undernutrition). Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 30(1), pp. 147-161.

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BERLINER, L., et al, 2015. Report of the APSAC Task Force on evidence-based service planning guidelines for child welfare. Child maltreatment, 20(1), pp. 6-16.

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BLACK, A.E., et al, 2015. Development of a guideline for the management of the unanticipated difficult airway in pediatric practice. Paediatric anaesthesia, 25(4), pp. 346-362.

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BOBKO JP, et al, 2014. Preparing for the unthinkable. Tactical emergency casualty care pediatric guidelines. Journal of Emergency Medical Services, Suppl, pp. 28-32.

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COMMITTEE ON OBSTETRIC PRACTICE AND IMMUNIZATION EXPERT WORK GROUP, et al, 2014. Committee opinion no. 608: influenza vaccination during pregnancy. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 124(3), pp. 648-651.

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GILLON, T., et al, 2015. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A systematic review of international clinical practice guidelines. Pregnancy Hypertension, 5(1), pp. 122.

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HARPER, L., M., et al, 2015. The Institute of Medicine Guidelines for Gestational Weight Gain after a Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy Outcomes. American Journal of Perinatology, 32(3), pp. 239-245.

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HOWARD, T. and GROSEL, J., 2015. Updated guidelines for lipid screening in children and adolescents. JAAPA: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins), 28(3), pp. 30-37.

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KIRKHAM YA, et al, 2014. Menstrual suppression in special circumstances. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Canada: JOGC, 36(10), pp. 915-926.

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LEFEVRE ML and U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE, 2014. Low-dose aspirin use for the prevention of morbidity and mortality from preeclampsia: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Annals of Internal Medicine, 161(11), pp. 819-826.

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LOWE, S., A., et al, 2015. The SOMANZ Guidelines for the Management of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy 2014. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 55(1), pp. 11-16.

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MULPURI, K. and SONG, K., M., 2015. AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline: Detection and Nonoperative Management of Pediatric Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants up to Six Months of Age. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 23(3), pp. 206-207.

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NORTON, M., et al, 2015. SMFM Clinical Guideline: Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis. Contemporary OB/GYN, 60(2), pp. 24-26.

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QURESHI H, et al, 2014. BCSH guideline for the use of anti-D immunoglobulin for the prevention of haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Transfusion Medicine, 24(1), pp. 8-20.

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WILSON RD, et al, 2014. Prenatal screening, diagnosis, and pregnancy management of fetal neural tube defects. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Canada: JOGC, 36(10), pp. 927-942.

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C. Guidelines Implementation

DE BEURS, D.,P., et al, 2015. The effect of an e-learning supported Train-the-Trainer programme on implementation of suicide guidelines in mental health care. Journal of affective disorders, 175, pp. 446-453.

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EDVARDSSON D, et al, 2014. Implementing national guidelines for person-centered care of people with dementia in residential aged care: effects on perceived person-centeredness, staff strain, and stress of conscience. International Psychogeriatrics, 26(7), pp. 1171-1179.

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HORRIAT, S., et al, 2015. Financial aspects of arthroplasty options for intra-capsular neck of femur fractures: A cost analysis study to review the financial impacts of implementing NICE guidelines in the NHS organisations. Injury, 46(2), pp. 363-365.

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MCEVOY MD, et al, 2014. Adherence to guidelines for the management of local anesthetic systemic toxicity is improved by an electronic decision support tool and designated "Reader". Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 39(4), pp. 299-305.

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MIAO, M., et al, 2015. Factors affecting speech pathologists' implementation of stroke management guidelines: a thematic analysis. Disability & Rehabilitation, 37(8), pp. 674-685.

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NICE (2015) Depression in children and young people: Identification and management in

primary, community and secondary care. CG28. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Empagliflozin in combination therapy for treating type 2 diabetes. TA336. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Excess winter deaths and morbidity and the health risks associated with cold homes. NG6. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Insertion of a balloon device to disimpact an engaged fetal head before an emergency caesarean section. IPG515. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain among adults and children. NG7. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Medicines optimisation: the safe and effective use of medicines to enable the best possible outcomes. NG5. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Pomalidomide for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma previously treated with lenalidomide and bortezomib. TA338. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Rifaximin for preventing episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy. TA337. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) Rivaroxaban for preventing adverse outcomes after acute management of acute coronary syndrome. TA335. NICE, March 2015

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NICE (2015) The Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System for placement of peripherally inserted central catheters. MTG24. NICE, March 2015

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SHALOM, E., et al, 2015. A multiple-scenario assessment of the effect of a continuous-care, guideline-based decision support system on clinicians' compliance to clinical guidelines. International journal of medical informatics, 84(4), pp. 248-262.

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VELEZ, R., P., et al, 2015. A quality improvement intervention to address provider behaviour as it relates to utilisation of CA- MRSA guidelines. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 24(3), pp. 556-562.

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