EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

This page reviews the current evidence for evidence-based practice (EBP), critically appraising the core assumptions of EBP and analysing the current methods in which EBP is implemented within healthcare, as well as summarising the latest research relevant to primary care.

Evidence base: Ovarian cancer

16 May 2012

A summary of the evidence behind the diagnosis, staging and management of ovarian cancer

Evidence base: Psoriasis

02 May 2012

A summary of the evidence behind the diagnosis and management of psoriasis

Evidence base: Community-acquired pneumonia

18 April 2012

A selection of guidelines and resources for the management of community-acquired pneumonia

Evidence base: Cushing's syndrome

28 March 2012

A summary of the evidence behind the diagnosis and management of Cushing's syndrome

Evidence base: Hypertension

21 March 2012

A summary of the evidence behind the diagnostic criteria and management of hypertension

Evidence base: Acute otitis externa

16 March 2012

A summary of the evidence behind the diagnosis and management of acute otitis externa

Journals Watch - Thyroid cancer, pre-eclampsia and mammography

23 May 2012

A review of this week's medical research. By GP Dr Sally Hope.

Journals Watch - Antenatal screening and diphtheria

16 May 2012

A review of this week's medical research. By GP Dr Jonathan Holliday

Journals Watch - Insulin, antibiotics and arthritis

09 May 2012

A review of this week's medical research. By GP Dr Lizzie Croton

Journals Watch - Diverticulitis, statins and cancer

02 May 2012

A review of this week's research impacting primary care. By GP Dr Alison Glenesk

Journals Club - Antipsychotic prescribing for patients with dementia

07 April 2011

Dr Louise Newson brings us up to date with the latest research and guidance on prescribing for dementia.

Journals Club - NSAIDs and cardiovascular disease risk

10 March 2011

Dr Louise Newson brings us up to date with the latest research and guidance on cardiovascular problems

Journals club - Herbal medicines

27 January 2011

Dr Louise Newson brings us up to date with the latest research and guidance on herbal medicines.

Journals Club - Colorectal cancer screening

18 November 2010

Dr Louise Newson brings us up to date with the latest research and guidance on colorectal cancer screening.

NICE Guideline - Autism spectrum disorder in young people

10 November 2011

This new guideline highlights the importance of the GP's role in the management of autism in children, says Dr Jamie Nicholls.

NICE guidance - Multiple pregnancies

06 October 2011

This guideline will improve care for women expecting twins or triplets. By Abhijit Bhattacharyya

NICE guidelines - Treatment of stable angina

01 August 2011

This new guideline outlines the best treatment strategies. By Dr Leonard Jacob and Dr Jonathan Shribman

NICE guidelines - Common mental health disorders

23 June 2011

This new guideline aims to break down barriers to care provision, says Dr Barbara Compitus.

NICE guidelines - New guideline on treating alcohol-dependent patients

24 February 2011

This NICE guideline outlines diagnosis and treatment. By Dr Linda Harris

NICE guidelines - Constipation in children

16 September 2010

Recent NICE guidance will assist in assessing and managing constipation, explains Dr Zoe Rawlinson.

Clinical Review - Managing asthma in children

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

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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CKS Clinical Solutions - Pruritus ani

15 April 2011

The case: A 55-year-old man presents complaining of a perianal itch for the past four to six weeks.

CKS Clinical solutions - Open-angle glaucoma

10 February 2011

The case A 65-year-old woman has chronic open-angle glaucoma, which is currently well controlled on a topical prostaglandin analogue.

CKS Clinical solutions - Analgesia

04 November 2010

THE CASE An otherwise fit and healthy 45-year-old man fractured his ankle and is asking for 'stronger painkillers'. Paracetamol (1g four times a day) together with ibuprofen (400mg three times a day) is not providing adequate pain relief.

CKS Clinical solutions - Morton's neuroma

20 August 2010

THE CASE: A 49-year-old woman complains that when she walks she experiences sharp pain in her foot and a sensation of having a pebble under the metatarsal region. The pain is relieved by taking off her shoes and massaging her toes. You suspect she ha...

CKS Clinical solutions - Dyspepsia

18 June 2010

A 53-year-old man presents with a two-month history of upper abdominal pain. It is relieved by food and antacids.

CKS Clinical solutions - Epilepsy and pregnancy

21 May 2010

THE CASE: A 30-year-old woman with epilepsy explains that she would like to start a family and asks for advice regarding managing her epilepsy.

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