[PDF][PDF] Diagnosis and management of hemochromatosis: 2011 practice guideline by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

BR Bacon, PC Adams, KV Kowdley, LW Powell… - …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
BR Bacon, PC Adams, KV Kowdley, LW Powell, AS Tavill
Hepatology, 2011Wiley Online Library
To more fully characterize the available evidence supporting the recommendations, the
AASLD Practice Guidelines Committee has adopted the classification used by the Grading
of Recommendation Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) workgroup with
minor modifications (Table 1). 3 The strength of recommendations in the GRADE system are
classified as strong (class 1) or weak (class 2). The quality of evidence supporting strong or
weak recommendations is designated by one of three levels: high (level A), moderate (level …
To more fully characterize the available evidence supporting the recommendations, the AASLD Practice Guidelines Committee has adopted the classification used by the Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) workgroup with minor modifications (Table 1). 3 The strength of recommendations in the GRADE system are classified as strong (class 1) or weak (class 2). The quality of evidence supporting strong or weak recommendations is designated by one of three levels: high (level A), moderate (level B), or low-quality (level C). Intended for use by physicians, these recommendations suggest preferred approaches to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive aspects of care. They are intended to be flexible in contrast to standards of care, which are inflexible policies to be followed in every case. Specific recommendations are based on relevant published information. 3, 4
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