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Neuropathic pain (NeuP) is challenging to diagnose and manage, despite ongoing improved understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Many patients do not respond satisfactorily to existing treatments. There are no published guidelines for diagnosis or management of NeuP in South Africa. A multidisciplinary expert panel critically reviewed available evidence to provide consensus recommendations f...

These guidelines have been prepared for dermatologists on behalf of the British Association of Dermatologists and reflect the best data available at the time the report was prepared. Caution should be exercised in interpreting the data: the results of future studies may require alteration of the conclusions or recommendations in this report. It may be necessary or even desirable to depart from ...

Valid population-based estimates of uterine leiomyoma prevalence are lacking. It is estimated that 20-40% of women of reproductive age have uterine leiomyoma and presentation occurs most commonly towards the end of the reproductive life. [3, 4] Leiomyoma may occur singly but more often are multiple. Pigmented races (i.e. African, Caribbean, Filipino etc.) are more likely to have this condition ...

Clinical practice guidelines represent the best current thinking on the management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Unfortunately, the implementation of such guidelines in clinical practice has been difficult and problematic. Electronic medical records represent an opportunity to implement guidelines. We have designed a system for incorporating guidelines for the management of glaucoma ...

The introduction of guidelines for the management of asthma has led to standardization of management and better care of patients with the condition. Many national and international respiratory societies have developed guidelines for COPD. The World Health Organization and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute are jointly developing guidelines that will present evidence-based recommendat...