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Hepatitis B Serologic Tests

Iron Deficiency Anemia

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Eosinophilia

HIV Serology

Syphilis Serology

Thalassemia

G6PD Deficiency

Screening and patient education for G6PD deficiency in refugee patients, including substances to avoid and interaction with primaquine.

Common Gastrointestinal Parasites in Refugee Patients

Treatment and test-of-cure reference for common GI parasites in refugees, covering helminths and protozoa with first-line dosing for adults and children.

Common Mental Health Problems in Immigrants and Refugees: General Approach in Primary Care

An evidence-based primary care guide to mental health assessment, prevention, and treatment in immigrant and refugee populations, covering depression, anxiety, PTSD, and somatic presentations.

Dental Referral Guidance and IFHP Dental Coverage

Oral health assessment and dental referral guidance for refugee patients, including what IFHP dental coverage includes and when to refer. [137 chars]

Dyspepsia and Helicobacter Pylori in Refugee Patients

Approach to dyspepsia and H. pylori in refugee patients, including the CLAMET quadruple regimen and when to test for parasites as a cause.

Eosinophilia in Refugee Patients

Step-wise approach to eosinophilia in refugee patients, with helminth infections as the most common cause and guidance on when to refer. [136 chars]

Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Immigrants and Refugees

The landmark CMAJ 2011 series of GRADE-rated clinical guidelines covering 20 priority health conditions in immigrants and refugees.

Female Genital Mutilation

Guidance on recognition, sensitive inquiry, and management of FGM/C in refugee women, including types, complications, and specialist referral.

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Clinical Management Guide

Clinical guidance for recognising and managing FGM/C in refugee women, including WHO classification, complications, screening indications, and referral.

Gender Affirming Care for Refugee and Migrant Patients

Clinical guidance for providing gender affirming care to transgender and gender-diverse refugee patients, including trauma-informed approach, and referral.

Hematuria in Refugee Patients

Step-wise approach to microscopic hematuria in refugees, with specific consideration of schistosomiasis and urinary tuberculosis as causes.

Hepatitis B - Full Management Guide

Full management guide for hepatitis B serology in refugee patients: interpretation of all result patterns, chronic HBV management, HCC screening, and referral.

Hepatitis B Virus Screening and Vaccination in a Family from Nigeria

A case-based clinical guide to Hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening and vaccination using a family case study from Nigeria, covering serology interpretation, vaccination protocols, and family screening approaches.

HIV - Full Management Guide for Refugee Patients

Full management guide for a new HIV diagnosis in refugee patients: post-diagnosis counselling, opportunistic infection assessment, reporting and referrals.

Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Clinical guidance on diagnosing and managing iron deficiency anaemia in refugee patients, covering epidemiology, investigation, treatment, and context.

Iron Deficiency Anemia - Full Clinical Guide

Full clinical guide to iron deficiency anemia in refugee patients: causes, investigation strategy, treatment doses for adults and children, and follow-up.

Latent Tuberculosis Infection - Calgary Clinical Management Guide

Calgary-specific clinical guide to latent TB screening, diagnosis, and treatment for refugee patients.

Lead Poisoning in Refugee Children

When to screen refugee children for lead poisoning, risk factors, clinical presentation of lead toxicity, and next steps when levels are detected.

Mental Health in Immigrants and Refugees — CMAJ 201

Evidence-based CMAJ 2011 primary care guide covering depression, anxiety, PTSD, and somatic presentations in immigrant and refugee populations.

mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP-HIG)

A WHO clinical management guide providing evidence-based protocols for mental, neurological, and substance use conditions in humanitarian emergencies.

mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP-HIG)

WHO clinical protocols for mental, neurological, and substance use conditions in humanitarian emergencies, designed for non-specialist health workers.

Neutropenia in Refugee Patients

Approach to neutropenia in refugee patients, including benign ethnic neutropenia in African and Middle Eastern patients and when to investigate.

Nutritional Screening — Calgary Clinical Resource

Clinical guidance on vitamin D deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia, B12 and iodine deficiency, and G6PD dietary restrictions in refugee patients.

Pediatric-Specific Recommendations

Pediatric guidance for refugee children - TB screening, hearing and dental referral, parasite testing, vitamin D, G6PD, tinea capitis, and lead poisoning.

PTSD — Clinical Guidance for Refugee Patients

Guidance on recognising and managing PTSD in refugee patients, covering symptoms, the PC-PTSD-5 screening tool, and specialist referral pathways.

Scabies in Refugee Patients

Diagnosis and treatment of scabies in refugee patients, including permethrin application instructions, household contacts, and ivermectin use.

Sexual and Reproductive Health - Initial Assessment for Refugee Patients

Guidance on contraception, cervical cancer screening, STI testing, and FGC screening during the initial assessment of refugee patients. [135 chars]

Sexual and Reproductive Health — Calgary Clinical Resource

Clinical guidance on SRH for refugee patients, covering cervical cancer screening, FGM/C awareness, syphilis serology, and STI screening.

Sickle Cell Disease - Initial Management for Family Physicians

Initial management of sickle cell disease for family physicians, covering patient education, infection prophylaxis, vaccination, and monitoring.

Thalassemia in Refugee Patients

Clinical approach to alpha- and beta-thalassemia on hemoglobinopathy screening, including carrier management and pre-conception counselling.

Tinea Capitis in Refugee Children

Diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in refugee children, including terbinafine dosing by weight, baseline investigations, and follow-up.

Tuberculosis Evidence Review — Newly Arriving Immigrants

Systematic review of TB epidemiology in immigrants and refugees, covering latent TB screening, TST vs IGRA, treatment protocols, and pediatric considerations.

Ukraine War and Refugee Health Care — CMAJ 2022

CMAJ 2022 guidance for Canadian providers caring for Ukrainian refugees, covering health conditions, trauma, screening protocols, and system navigation.

Ukraine War and Refugee Health Care — CMAJ 2022

CMAJ 2022 guidance for Canadian providers caring for Ukrainian refugees, covering health conditions, trauma, screening protocols, and system navigation.

Varicella - Management of Non-Immune Refugee Patients

Management of varicella-non-immune refugee patients, including immunization referral pathways and handling of indeterminate serology results.