Expert articles
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Implementing guidelinesUrinary tract infections: when is it appropriate to prescribe an antibiotic?
Rosalie Allison and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss the new PHE recommendations on UTIs and how the guidance supports responsible antimicrobial prescribing
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Hot topic
HIV: from fatal condition to chronic disease
Dr Toni Hazell presents an overview of HIV prevalence, testing, treatments, and other issues relevant to primary care
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Implementing guidelines
Lyme disease: when to suspect and how to manage
Dr Caroline Rayment discusses how the new NICE guideline will help practitioners provide early and consistent treatment to patients with suspected Lyme disease
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Hot topic
Sepsis: recognising the needle in the haystack
Dr Simon N Stockley discusses new approaches to recognising and tackling an old enemy
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Implementing guidelines
Common infections: when is the right time to prescribe an antimicrobial?
Sarah Alton and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss the updated PHE guidance on managing and treating common infections and what it means for clinicians in primary care
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Implementing guidelines
Educating patients on antimicrobial use is key to combating resistance
Charlotte Eley and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss NICE Guideline 63 on antimicrobial stewardship, and explain what steps can be taken to reduce antimicrobial prescribing
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NICE quality standard article
Dyspepsia: H. pylori testing is helpful if completed correctly
Dr Mary Denholm and Professor Janusz Jankowski review the NICE quality standard for dyspepsia and GORD, outlining a strategy for primary care management
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Implementing guidelines
Pneumonia guideline provides advice on antibiotic choice
Professor Mark Woodhead (pictured) and Dr Celia Pincus discuss NICE CG191 on pneumonia and the importance of accurate diagnosis, severity assessment, and appropriate antibiotic treatment
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NICE quality standard article
Feverish illness is still a significant cause of death in the under 5s
Dr John Crimmins shows how NICE quality statements can promote best practice in the assessment and monitoring of children aged under 5 years with unexplained fever
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Personal view
Chronic hepatitis B can be successfully treated
Prof Howard Thomas highlights the importance of identification, treatment, and vaccination in an overview of chronic hepatitis B
