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Norma oficial para la atención integral en salud sexual y reproductiva

UNICEF, et al. (2013)

Estrategia de Vigilancia Comunitaria Activa - Plan de contencion, mitigation y recuperacion post confinamiento a respuesta la COVID-19

Roca de Sangüeza, M.A.; et al. Ministerio de Salud Bolivia (2020) CC

Active Community Policy Strategy - Containment, mitigation and recovery plan on post-confinement in response to COVID-19

Témoignages de mères face au choléra

ReliefWeb (2025) C2

L'article "Témoignages de mères face au choléra" sur ReliefWeb présente les récits de mères haïtiennes dont les enfants ont été touchés par le choléra. Il met en lumière les défis auxquels ces familles sont confrontées, en particulier dans les régions où l'accès aux soins de santé ... more

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

Asthma traeatment in children: A pragmatic approach

Masekela, R.; Jeevanathrum, A.; Kling, S.; et al. South African Medical Journal (2018) CC

Asthma is a heterogeneous condition characterised by chronic inflammation and variable expiratory airflow limitation, with airway reversibility. Management of chronic inflammation with anti-asthma medication improves asthma control and quality of life. The aim of this journal is to provide an eviden ... more

European Respiratory Society guidelines for the diagnosis of asthma in adults

Renaud, L.; Imran, S.; Inigo, O., et al. European Respiratory Journal (2022) CC

Although asthma is very common, affecting 5–10% of the population, the diagnosis of asthma in adults remains a challenge in the real world, which results in both over- and under-diagnosis. A taskforce was set up by the European Respiratory Society to systematically review the literature on the dia ... more

Prevansyon kont diare

Organización Panamericana de la Salud (2016) C2

The document "Prevansyon kont Diare" provides guidance on preventing and managing diarrhea. It explains that diarrhea, caused by pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and parasites, can lead to severe dehydration if untreated. Symptoms include vomiting, fever, and loss of appetite, with severe cases req ... more

The ‘jigsaw puzzle’ approach to building a diagnostic picture of asthma in primary care over time

Ryan, D.; Kocks, J.; Correia de Sousa, J. et al. International Primary Care Respiratory Group (2023) CC

Since there is no single objective diagnostic test for asthma this study suggests an approach of collecting and assembling pieces of clinical information to create a diagnostic picture, like making a jigsaw puzzle. These pieces should include demonstration of symptom and airway variability and/or br ... more

Prevalence and associated factors of prediabetes in adult East African population: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Asmelash, D.; Bambo, G. M.; Sahile, S. et al. (2023) C2

Heliyon 2023 Oct 20;9(11):e21286. doi: 10.1016/heliyon.2023.e21286. This study conducted a systematic review of observational, community-based studies from 2013 to 2022, aiming to estimate the prevalence of prediabetes and its associated risk factors within the adult East African population. Twenty ... more

Breathe easy: Learning about adolescent asthma

Ramnath, K. Media Production Archives (2022) CC

Asthma is a common breathing condition. Chances are that at least one in every fifth person will have it. People with asthma might have a cough, or wheeze and a feeling of tightness in their chests. A group of researchers from the United Kingdom teamed up with seven African countries to learn about ... more

The diagnosis of asthma in children: An evidence-based approach to a common clinical dilemma

Masekala, R.; Risenga, S.M.; Kitchin, O.P. et al. South African Medical Journal (2018) CC

Asthma is a heterogeneous condition characterised by chronic inflammation and variable expiratory airflow limitation, as well as airway reversibility. The diagnosis of asthma in young children is limited by the inability to perform objective lung function testing in this group of patients and the wi ... more

Urbanization and childhood asthma: An African perspective

Weinberg, E.G. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2000) CC

The increasing prevalence of childhood asthma in the developed world is a cause for concern. A so-called Western lifestyle has been the factor most commonly cited to explain this worrying increase in asthma prevalence. Early studies in a limited number of African countries showed a very low rural pr ... more

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

The Defeat-NCD Partnership

The Defeat-NCD Partnership (2024) CC2

The Defeat-NCD Partnership prioritises poorer countries because they bear the brunt of the enormous impact of NCDs with some 48% of premature deaths occurring in low and lower-middle income countries. The resident of a low-income country faces a lifetime chance of 20-30% of dying from an NCD under t ... more

Global burden of asthma among children

Asher, I.; Pearce, N. The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (2014) CC

This journal provides information about the definition of Asthma, about its measurement in populations, the global burden of disease and the outcomes of childhood Asthma. It continues with the causes and treatment options of Asthma, followed by an outlook into the future.

Topic: sèvi ak twalèt ak latrin

Organización Panamericana de la Salud (2016) C2

Topic: sèvi ak twalèt ak latrin Organización Panamericana de la Salud (2016)

Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Asthma: Practice Adjustments and Disease Burden

Papadopoulos, N.G.; Custovic, A.; Deschildre, A. et al. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice (2020) CC

Coronavirus disease 2019 has a mild disease course in children and adolescents. Chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, have been suggested as risk factors; however, asthma in children is highly variable in both triggers and severity. During the pandemic, pediatric asthma services limite ... more

Das Virus mit der Krone

Meditricks (2021) CC

Das neue Coronavirus Kindern einprägsam erklärt. Was sind Viren? Wie soll man sich verhalten? Und warum ist das so wichtig?

IEC Materials

Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) (2022) CC

These are the materials used for disseminating information, provide education and to establish proper communication within the community about hypertension management.