Clinical Review - Management of Pelvic inflammatory disease
A clinical review of the diagnosis and management of pelvic inflammatory disease. By Miss Prabha Sinha and Dr Suneeta Kochhar
A clinical review of the diagnosis and management of pelvic inflammatory disease. By Miss Prabha Sinha and Dr Suneeta Kochhar
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How interference from mobile devices can affect pacemakers. By Dr Tony Maisey and Anne Silk
How to examine and manage sinusitis in primary care. By Dr Lizzie Croton
A summary of the clinical trials, guidelines and key texts to help in the management of uterine fibroids.
The incidence of this complication in pregnancy is rising, says Dr Louise Newson.
Contributed by Dr Jean Watkins, a retired GP in Hampshire.
A summary of the clinical trials, guidelines and online resources to help in the management of COPD.
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.
GPs 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, a live attenuated vaccine, is licensed for influenza prophylaxis in children aged 2-18 years.
The direct oral factor Xa inhibitor, rivaroxaban (Xarelto), has been approved for two new indications.
Fultium-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, a C1-esterase inhibitor product derived from human plasma, is indicated for patients with hereditary angioedema.
Summary 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.
Summary 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).
At-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 ...
At-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].
Flowchart to aid decision making about breast symptoms. Adapted from: NHS Cancer Screening Programmes: Guidelines for referral of patients with breast problems (2nd ed). 2003.
Scientists have developed an unusual way of treating seasonal affective disorder, caused by a lack of sunlight - by shining light into the brain through the ears
The risk of pharyngitis is greatly increased by oral antibiotic treatment for acne, research suggests
Pregnant women should be given mild to moderate topical corticosteroids when such treatment is necessary, an international team of researchers has concluded
Patients with psoriasis are more likely to have a wide range of other conditions, from metabolic disorders to peptic ulcers, a study has shown
Skin conditions are the most frequent new reason for GP consultations in the UK, University of Nottingham researchers have found
A daily tipple could help to keep your bones healthy
Drying your hair with a hairdryer may not damage your hair
All 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
Clinicians 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 is warranted in children who have suspected allergies, researchers suggest.

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