Clinical Review - Managing asthma in children
The signs that point to an asthma diagnosis and a checklist for primary care follow up. By Dr Atul Gupta and Dr Madeleine Barnett.
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Haematology - Elevated haemoglobin in adults
23 May 2012One cause for a high Hb level in adults is polycythaemia vera, writes Dr Jecko Thachil
The Basics - Antenatal viral infections
23 May 2012Dr Suneeta Kochhar describes how common viral infections may manifest during pregnancy.
Evidence base: Ovarian cancer
16 May 2012A summary of the evidence behind the diagnosis, staging and management of ovarian cancer
Pitting oedema
16 May 2012The red flags to watch out for when pitting oedema presents. By Dr Anna Cumisky
The Basics - Scrotal pain
16 May 2012Revise the causes and presentation of scrotal pain and when to refer. By GP Dr Lizzie Croton
The Basics - Trochanteric bursitis
09 May 2012This common cause of hip pain is often misdiagnosed, writes Dr Louise Newson.
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The Basics - Abnormal gait in children Dr Keith Barnard explains the common causes of abnormal gait and how it may present.
The basics - Herpes simplex virus The aetiology, diagnosis and management of herpes simplex virus in primary care, by GP Dr Harry Brown
Managing vertigo in general practice The aetiology, diagnosis and management of vertigo in primary care, by GP Dr Tillmann Jacobi.
The management of rosacea Discussing the symptoms, diagnosis and management of rosacea in primary care, by GP Dr Nigel Stollery
The Basics - Managing hyperacusis The treatment options for hyperacusis are summarised by Dr Linda Miller.
The Basics - Lower urinary tract symptoms in men Discussing the causes, symptoms and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men, by Dr Louise Newson
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New 'multimodal' antidepressant effective in the elderly External website
18 May 2012The investigational antidepressant vortioxetine has shown promising results in elderly patients.
Edarbi: a new angiotensin II antagonist External website
27 April 2012Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil) is indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension in adults.
Esmya: new pre-operative treatment option for uterine fibroids External website
27 April 2012Esmya (ulipristal acetate) has been launched for the pre-operative treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in women of reproductive age.
Teysuno launched for advanced gastric cancer External website
27 April 2012Teysuno (tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil) is indicated for use in combination with cisplatin for advanced gastric cancer.
Liquid formulation of Vimpat relaunched External website
27 April 2012The antiepileptic Vimpat (lacosamide) has been relaunched by UCB Pharma and is now formulated as a lower strength syrup.
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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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Vitamin D and chronic plaque psoriasis External website
02 May 2012Lack of vitamin D is more common in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthropathy, say researchers in Italy
Childhood eczema and parental expectations External website
02 May 2012Parental expectation and practice in childhood-onset eczema has been explored by researchers in Hong Kong
Treatment of rosacea External website
02 May 2012A combination gel may improve the telangiectasia component of rosacea
Computer-aided skin lesion analysis in melanoma External website
02 May 2012Computer-aided digital skin lesion analysis can improve biopsy sensitivity for melanoma, US researchers suggest
British Association of Dermatologists biologics register update External website
24 April 2012A web-based UK register of biological and conventional therapy for psoriasis was set up in September 2007 by the British Association of Dermatologists
Biopsy of non-healing leg ulcers External website
24 April 2012Systematic biopsy of chronic leg ulcers not responding to three months or more of appropriate treatment should be considered, the results of a prospective cross-sectional study suggest
The role of biological agents in the management of psoriasis External website
01 March 2012The range of biologics for the treatment of psoriasis is growing and new compounds now in development are likely to be available in the near future
Expert Opinion: Skin cancer and the two-week wait referral External website
01 March 2012Is the two-week wait referral system improving diagnosis rates in skin cancer?
Testosterone and female scalp hair loss External website
01 March 2012Doubt has been cast on the presumed role of testosterone in driving female scalp hair loss, by the results of a questionnaire study
Biologics in the treatment of psoriasis External website
01 March 2012Research continues to expand the range of biologics available. By Dr Anthony Bewley and Dr Ravinder Atka
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