Clinical Review - Management of Pelvic inflammatory disease
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Evidence base: Uterine fibroids
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Illustrated - Lupus erythematosus
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Evidence base: COPD
08 February 2012A summary of the clinical trials, guidelines and online resources to help in the management of COPD.
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The Basics - Menopause Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on the menstrual pattern and symptoms, writes Dr Sarah Gray.
The Basics - Plantar fasciitis This common condition is mainly self-limiting, says Dr Gurjit Bhogal.
The Basics - Tinnitus Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common cause of tinnitus, says Dr Gwen Lewis.
The Basics - Irritable bowel syndrome Management of this common disorder should include dietary advice, writes Dr Zara Aziz.
The Basics - Managing psychosexual problems Diagnosing a psychosexual problem is possible in general practice, says Dr Margaret Denman.
The Basics - Gynaecomastia Being aware of the potential causes will assist with appropriate history taking and examination, says Dr Kamilla Porter.
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Promising results for new lipid-modifying drug External website
21 February 2012GPs could be handed a new class of treatments for cardiovascular disease after an experimental drug was found to improve lipid profiles in at-risk patients.
Fluenz: first intranasal influenza vaccine launched External website
01 February 2012Fluenz, a live attenuated vaccine, is licensed for influenza prophylaxis in children aged 2-18 years.
Xarelto: two new indications for oral anticoagulant External website
01 February 2012The direct oral factor Xa inhibitor, rivaroxaban (Xarelto), has been approved for two new indications.
Fultium-D3: vitamin D3 capsules launched External website
01 February 2012Fultium-D3 capsules have been launched for the prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency and as an adjunct to the treatment of osteoporosis in patients with or at risk of vitamin D insufficiency.
Cinryze: hereditary angioedema treatment External website
01 February 2012Cinryze, a C1-esterase inhibitor product derived from human plasma, is indicated for patients with hereditary angioedema.
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WHO Pain Ladder for Cancer Pain Relief External website
22 February 2010Summary of three-step approach to analgesia in cancer patients. The WHO pain ladder is a framework for providing symptomatic pain relief. The three-step approach is inexpensive and 80-90% effective.
Current Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive External website
15 January 2010Summary of DVLA guidance on fitness to drive. Adapted from 'For Medical Practitioners. At a glance Guide to the current Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive'. Drivers Medical Group, DVLA (February 2011).
Early Identification and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults External website
14 October 2009At-a-glance summary of NICE guidance for CKD diagnosis and treatment. Adapted from NICE Clinical Guideline 73 (September 2008) - Chronic kidney disease: early identification and management of chronic kidney disease in adults in primary and secondary ...
Management of Type 2 Diabetes External website
08 October 2009At-a-glance summary of NICE guidance for NIDDM treatment. Adapted from NICE Short Clinical Guideline 87 (May 2009) - Type 2 Diabetes: Newer agents for blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes [partial update of guideline 66].
Referral Guidelines for Breast Disorders External website
26 August 2009Flowchart to aid decision making about breast symptoms. Adapted from: NHS Cancer Screening Programmes: Guidelines for referral of patients with breast problems (2nd ed). 2003.
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Seasonal affective disorder External website
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Acne treatment and pharyngitis External website
03 January 2012The risk of pharyngitis is greatly increased by oral antibiotic treatment for acne, research suggests
Corticosteroids in pregnant women External website
03 January 2012Pregnant women should be given mild to moderate topical corticosteroids when such treatment is necessary, an international team of researchers has concluded
Psoriasis patients and disease risk External website
03 January 2012Patients with psoriasis are more likely to have a wide range of other conditions, from metabolic disorders to peptic ulcers, a study has shown
GP consultations for skin conditions External website
03 January 2012Skin conditions are the most frequent new reason for GP consultations in the UK, University of Nottingham researchers have found
Promoting bone health External website
03 January 2012A daily tipple could help to keep your bones healthy
Hairdryer use and hair damage External website
03 January 2012Drying your hair with a hairdryer may not damage your hair
Allergy testing in children External website
03 January 2012All children should undergo allergy testing to spot potential triggers, researchers suggest, after a study found no overt clinical features that could distinguish those at risk
Psychological side-effects of skin disease External website
03 January 2012Clinicians should consider the pyschological effects of skin diseases such as acne even in cases that are not clinically regarded as severe, UK research suggests
Patch testing in children External website
01 December 2011Patch testing is warranted in children who have suspected allergies, researchers suggest.
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