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Pediatric oncology nursing practice in Latin America and the Caribbean

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2024) C_WHO

One of the main aims of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer and the CureAll Americas framework is to strengthen centers of excellence and promote the training of the health workforce, especially pediatric oncology nurses, specialized in nursing care for children and adolescents with cance... more

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Mycetoma: epidemiology, treatment challenges, and progress

Taha, H.; Fahal, A.; Van de Sande, W. Dovepress open access to scientific and medical research (2015) CC

Mycetoma is a specific chronic, granulomatous, inflammatory disease. It usually involves the subcutaneous tissue, most probably after traumatic inoculation of the causative organism. It has a prolonged, progressive, and indolent course, and, if untreated, it ultimately leads to destruction of the de... more

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The Wise List 2015

Stockholm Drug and Therapeutics Committee (2015) C_WHO

with recommended essential medicines for common diseases in patients in Stockholm County Council (Healthcare Region), Sweden

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Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 Outbreak

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C2

Accessed: 02.04.2020

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Six I’s HIV/TB Communication and Advocacy Toolkit

AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) (2017) CC

Please download the complete toolkit directly from the website (large size: 24 MB)

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Adolescent Girls in Disaster & Conflict: Interventions for Improving Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

S. Guthridge-Gould UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) (2016) C2

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Basic Epidemiology

Bonita, R.; R.Beaglehole, and T. Kjellström World Health Organization WHO (2006) C_WHO

2nd edition

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Innovation in deinstitutionalization: a WHO expert survey

World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO

Based on the survey, five principles for deinstitutionalization were identified: community-based services must be in place; the health workforce must be committed to change; political support at the highest and broadest levels is crucial; timing is key; and additional financial resources are needed.

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EMTCT Plus - Framework for Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and Chagas

F. Pérez; M. B. Mello; L. Sereno; et al. Pan American Health Organization; World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO

The objective of the EMTCT Plus initiative is to achieve and sustain the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, Chagas, and perinatal hepatitis B (HBV) as a public health threat. It embraces the principles and lines of action of the Strategy for Universal Access to Health a... more

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Community Ear & Hearing Health - Volume 9 • Issue 12 (2012)

Community Ear & Hearing Health (2012) C2

This journal is funded by CBM

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Therapeutics and COVID-19 (Living Guideline, 10 November 2023)

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

WHO has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 therapeutics, with revised recommendations for patients with non-severe COVID-19. This is the 13th update to these guidelines. Updated risk rates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19 The guidance includes updated risk rates for... hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19. The current COVID-19 virus variants tend to cause less severe disease while immunity levels are higher due to vaccination, leading to lower risks of severe illness and death for most patients. This update includes new baseline risk estimates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19. The new ‘moderate risk’ category now includes people previously considered to be high risk including older people and/or those with chronic conditions, disabilities, and comorbidities of chronic disease. The updated risk estimates will assist healthcare professionals to identify individuals at high, moderate or low risk of hospital admission, and to tailor treatment according to WHO guidelines: **High: **People who are immunosuppressed remain at higher risk if they contract COVID-19, with an estimated hospitalization rate of 6%. **Moderate: **People over 65 years old, those with conditions like obesity, diabetes and/or chronic conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney or liver disease, cancer, people with disabilities and those with comorbidities of chronic disease are at moderate risk, with an estimated hospitalization rate of 3%. Low: Those who are not in the high or moderate risk categories are at low risk of hospitalization (0.5%). Most people are low risk. Review of COVID-19 treatments for people with non-severe COVID-19 WHO continues to strongly recommend nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (also known by its brand name ‘Paxlovid’) for people at high-risk and moderate risk of hospitalization. The recommendations state that nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is considered the best choice for most eligible patients, given its therapeutic benefits, ease of administration and fewer concerns about potential harms. Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir was first recommended by WHO in April 2022. If nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is not available to patients at high-risk of hospitalization, WHO suggests the use of molnupiravir or remdesivir instead. WHO suggests against the use of molnupiravir and remdesivir for patients at moderate risk, judging the potential harms to outweigh the limited benefits in patients at moderate risk of hospital admission. For people at low risk of hospitalization, WHO does not recommend any antiviral therapy. Symptoms like fever and pain can continue to be managed with analgesics like paracetamol. WHO also recommends against use of a new antiviral (VV116) for patients, except in clinical trials. The update also includes a strong recommendation against the use of ivermectin for patients with non-severe COVID-19. WHO continues to advise that in patients with severe or critical COVID-19, ivermectin should only be used in clinical trials. more

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WHO-WPR Emergency Response Manual

World Health Organization, Western Pacific Office (2003)

Guidelines for WHO Representatives and Country Offices in the Western Pacific Region

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Plan de mise en œuvre et cadre de suivi et d’évaluation du Cadre d’action européen de l’OMS visant à permettre aux personnes handicapées d’atteindre le meilleur état de santé possible 2022-2030

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

Le « Cadre d’action européen de l’OMS visant à permettre aux personnes handicapées d’atteindre le meilleur état de santé possible 2022-2030 » proposé a été élaboré en concertation avec les États membres de la Région européenne de l’OMS et réaffirmé lors de multiples concerta... more

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Interim National Guidelines for Monkeypox Outbreak Response

Federal Ministry of Health - Nigeria Centre for Disease Contro (2017) C2

This document provides information and recommendations for action, based on the current available knowledge around monkeypox. It is a first draft which will be updated in light of evolving evidence and additional information as they become available.