Familial hypercholesterolaemia: case finding, assessment, and management
Sadaf Qureshi and Dr Nadeem Qureshi review updated NICE guidance on familial hypercholesterolaemia and discuss the importance of proactive identification of this patient group in primary care
Common genetic conditions: a guide for GPs—part 2
Drs Rosalyn Jewell, Schaida Schirwani, and Jude Hayward discuss key aspects of genetic conditions, including breast cancer and cystic fibrosis, that GPs should be aware of
Common genetic conditions: a guide for GPs—part 1
Drs Rosalyn Jewell, Schaida Schirwani, and Jude Hayward look at the role of GPs in identifying and managing FH, ADPKD, Down syndrome, and AAT deficiency
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NICE CF diagnosis and management guideline
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NICE FH guideline
Summary of NICE guidance on the identification and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia. Includes diagnostic criteria and screening relatives.
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Down's Syndrome Association annual health check guideline
This useful and concise checklist covers health checks for people with Down's syndrome
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NICE breast cancer guideline
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