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NICE updates its recommendations on treatment of epilepsy
Dr Greg Rogers outlines how the NICE guideline on epilepsy will help clinicians to choose the most appropriate drug based on seizure type and syndrome
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Patients should be offered referral after suspected anaphylaxis
Dr Matthew Doyle highlights the importance of providing patient education and training following a suspected anaphylactic reaction, in line with NICE recommendations
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Very brief advice can be used for smokers who want to quit
Delivery of effective smoking cessation interventions to smokers requires healthcare professionals to have appropriate training and skills, says Jennifer Percival
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Access to services for wet AMD is a priority to prevent sight loss
Miss Stella Hornby discusses current guidance on diagnosis and management of wet age-related macular degeneration, the role of primary care, and specifications for eye services
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Colorectal cancer management requires a multidisciplinary team
Professor Graeme Poston highlights the NICE guideline recommendations on the investigation, disease staging, treatment options, and follow up of colorectal cancer
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A clear pathway will aid diagnosis of autism in children
Professor Gillian Baird discusses NICE recommendations on improving recognition of autism spectrum disorders and set up of a local multidisciplinary autism specialist team
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A multidisciplinary team is vital in the care of hip fracture patients
Patients should be offered a formal, acute orthogeriatric or orthopaedic ward-based Hip Fracture Programme, in line with NICE recommendations, says Dr Sally Hope
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NICE updates its ACD algorithm on antihypertensive drugs
Dr Terry McCormack describes how the updated NICE guideline recommends the use of ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring for diagnosis of hypertension
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Early recognition of lung cancer will help to improve outcomes
Dr David Baldwin explains how recent developments in the diagnostic, assessment, and treatment pathways are reflected in the updated NICE guideline on lung cancer
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Patient and carer preference is key when prescribing emollients
Dr Rachel Hilton explains how patient and carer education can help promote effective and safe use of emollients and topical steroids in children with atopic eczema
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Service standards for IBD supported by updated BSG guideline
Drs Sandeep Shivananda Siddhi (left) and Craig Mowat discuss the British Society of Gastroenterology recommendations on the management of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
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Effective control of pain in cancer requires detailed assessment
Healthcare professionals have a responsibility to provide analgesia for both background and breakthrough pain in patients with cancer, says Ms Linda Kerr
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Strategy for respiratory conditions provides aspirational targets
Dr Steve Holmes (left) and Jane Scullion discuss how the outcomes strategy for COPD and asthma emphasises the need for integrated care and cross-boundary working
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NICE highlights optimal medical therapy in stable angina guideline
Drs Rebecca Knowles and Norma O’Flynn, and Professor Adam Timmis (left) discuss the role of GPs, who will be at the centre of medical management for stable angina
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Primary care has an important role in the recognition of ADHD
Professor Eric Taylor reviews psychological and pharmacological interventions for the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Topical therapy can be combined with oral antibiotics in acne
Dr Thomas Poyner discusses where primary care can find information and guidance on the treatment of acne and the available therapeutic options
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People with psychosis should be asked about substance use
NICE recommends that all individuals with psychosis or suspected psychosis and possible substance misuse are referred to secondary care, says Professor Peter Tyrer
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NICE brings together guidance on identifying mental health disorders
Professor Tony Kendrick outlines how access and use of services for common mental health disorders could be improved through commissioning and support for patients
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Structured care for diabetes should cover a spectrum of areas
Professor Philip Home discusses current NICE treatment strategies and recent and future developments in the control of blood-glucose levels in type 2 diabetes
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Topical corticosteroids should be applied once daily for eczema
Dr Michael Tidman highlights recommendations from SIGN on the management of atopic eczema, which may reduce prescribing and improve patient compliance