Introduction Extensive research has been undertaken over the last 30 years on the methods
underpinning clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), including their development, updating …

Importance Evidence-based practice (EBP) is necessary for improving the quality of health
care as well as patient outcomes. Evidence-based practice is commonly integrated into the …

Background Some popular weight loss diets restricting carbohydrates (CHO) claim to be
more effective, and have additional health benefits in preventing cardiovascular disease …

This book is the latest addition to a series of reports on young people s health from the
Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study: a WHO collaborative cross …

Background An evidence-based approach to health care is recognized internationally as a
key competency for healthcare practitioners. This overview systematically evaluated and …

Background Partner notification (PN) is the process whereby sexual partners of an index
patient are informed of their exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and the need …

Objective In this systematic review, we estimate the prevalence of six types of arthritis in
Africa; namely rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout …

Background Synbiotics, probiotics or prebiotics are being added to infant formula to promote
growth and development in infants. Previous reviews (2007 to 2011) on term infants given …

Background Populations such as healthcare workers (HCWs), injection drug users (IDUs),
and people engaging in unprotected sex are all at risk of being infected with the human …

Background Asthma and obesity are both public health problems with increasing prevalence
globally. Several epidemiological studies have shown an association between asthma and …