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Diagnosis and Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder in Adults

A. Locke, N. Kirst, C.G. Shultz American Academy of Family Physicians (2015) C2

Deworming: A Necessary Process for Children and Adults

Hanini, P. Alpro Pharmacy Malaysia (2020) C2

Worm infestation is a common issue that is seen mostly among children. However, this issue can be found among adults as well due to the change in lifestyle patterns. In most cases, worm infestation is not a life-threatening infection but it can lead to various clinical problems.

MSF Guide clinique et thérapeutique
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Médecins sans Frontières MSF (2022) C2

Ce guide clinique et thérapeutique s’adresse aux professionnels de santé impliqués dans les soins curatifs au niveau des dispensaires et des hôpitaux. Nous avons essayé de répondre le plus simplement possible aux questions et problèmes auxquels est confronté le personnel de santé par des ... more

The impact of COVID-19 on mental, neurological and substance use services
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World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Results of rapid assessment The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a new WHO survey. The survey of 130 countries provides the first global data showing the devastating ... more

Comparison of sensitivity and specificity of three diagnostic tests to detect Schistosoma mansoni infections in school children in Mwanza Region, Tanzania

Fuss, A.; H.D. Mazigo; D. Tappe, C.Kasang, A. Mueller (2018) CC

PLoS ONE 13(8): e0202499. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0202499 This was a school-based cross-sectional study conducted in 2015 among 305 school children aged 7–16 years from two primary schools located in Ilemela and Magu Districts, north-western Tanzania. Single stool and urine samples w ... more

Quantitative evaluation of essential medicines lists: the South African case study

Velisha Ann Perumal-Pillay & Fatima Suleman BMC Health Services Research (2016) CC

Newborn Care Videos, Nepali

Global Health Media Project (2014) CC

The first clinical series is on newborn care and will consist of brief vignettes that “bring to life” internationally accepted newborn care guidelines.

10 Causes Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In Children (web-page post)

Jolene Philo Friendship Circle (2013) C1

No one wants the words “post-traumatic stress disorder” and “children” to appear in the same sentence. But recent events like the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting are reminders that children as well as adults can be exposed to events that cause this debilitating but highly treatable men ... more

Schizophrenia

National Institute of Mental Health NIH (2019) C2

Accessed April 16, 2019

WHO’s Science in 5 Episode #68 - COVID-19: Update on Long COVID

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

4 march 2022 What have we learned about the symptoms of Long COVID or Post COVID-19 condition so far? How long does it last, when should you worry, and what treatments are recommended? WHO’s Dr Janet Diaz explains in Science in 5.

Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Chagas Disease: An Increasing Challenge in Non-Endemic Areas

Suárez, C., Nolder, D., García-Mingo, A. Research and reports in tropical medicine (2022) CC

Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine 2022:13 25–40. Chagas disease (CD) is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, and it is endemic in Central, South America, Mexico and the South of the United States. It is an important cause of early mortality and morbidity, and it is associated with po ... more

WHO Guide for Rabies Pre and Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Humans

World Health Organization World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO

WHO strongly recommends discontinuation of the nerve tissue vaccine, and replacement with modern concentrated and purified cell culture derived vaccines (CCDV) and embryonated eggbased rabies vaccines. These vaccines must comply with WHO criteria for potency and innocuity following satisfactory ass ... more

Abaout Scabies

Scotland's national health information service NHS (2023) CC

Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin. The main symptom of scabies is intense itching that's worse at night. It also causes a skin rash on areas where the mites have burrowed.

WHO: Hypertension

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

Key facts - An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide have hypertension, most (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries - An estimated 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition. - Less than half of adults (42%) with hypertension are ... more

Malawi AIDS Response Progress Report

Government of Malawi, Ministry of Health (2015) C1

COVID-19 for professionals
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Wood, D.; A. Dramowski and R. Turner (2021) C1

This module is updated as new research and best practice becomes available. We recommend checking back regularly. Major changes will be listed

ไวรัสโคโรน่า 2019 (COVID-19) - สิ่งที่คณุควรรู้

International SOS (2020) C2

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Newborn Care Videos, French

Global Health Media Project (2014) CC

The first clinical series is on newborn care and will consist of brief vignettes that “bring to life” internationally accepted newborn care guidelines.