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NICE recommends a new strategy for assessing risk of fragility fracture
Dr David Stephens discusses how NICE recommends the calculation of fragility fracture risk using an assessment tool prior to measurement of bone mineral density
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A case-finding approach for coeliac disease is cost effective
Dr John O'Malley discusses the NICE recommendations on who should be offered serological testing for coeliac disease and the rationale for improving detection rates
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Case finding for COPD could help to reduce the disease burden
Dr Raj Nair highlights the importance of ensuring that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have access to smoking cessation services and pulmonary rehabilitation
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Management of atopic eczema should be patient centred
Dr Stephen Hayes reviews key recommendations from the British Association of Dermatologists/Primary Care Dermatology Society guideline on atopic eczema
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Recognition of adults with autism is the first step in accessing care
Dr Carole Buckley explains the role of primary care in enabling individuals with suspected autism spectrum conditions to receive appropriate assessment and support
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Systematic identification is needed for people at risk of diabetes
Professor Richard Holt discusses prevention of diabetes and highlights the value of lifestyle interventions for all individuals at risk of developing this disease
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The two-level Wells scores should be used in suspected VTE cases
Adriano Sala Tenna, Scott Harrison, Liz Avital, and Gerard Stansby discuss how the NICE guideline aims to improve identification and management of DVT and PE
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Patient education is vital when prescribing strong opioids for pain
Dr Lindsay Smith explains how the NICE recommendations aim to promote safe and effective prescribing of strong opioids for pain in palliative care in adults
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Greater progress is needed in case identification of FH
Dr David Milne discusses how implementation of the NICE guideline on familial hypercholesterolaemia requires significant improvements in access to local services
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The majority of asthma cases can be managed in primary care
Dr Iain Small reviews key points from the BTS/SIGN guideline on the management of asthma, and in particular patient groups that require special consideration
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Pregnant women should be assessed for mood disorders
Dr Moira Kennedy reviews the principles of prescribing medication for mental illness during the perinatal period, as recommended in the SIGN guideline
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Primary care has a pivotal role in managing rhinitis
Drs Liz Angier (left), Shuaib Nasser, Imran Rafi, and Glenis Scadding highlight the need for a comprehensive clinical assessment to differentiate between rhinitis subtypes
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Both topical and oral therapies can be used to treat candidiasis
Dr Andy Williams highlights key recommendations from the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV guideline on the management of vulvovaginal candidiasis
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A shared-care approach is important in prostate cancer management
Professor Mike Kirby explains how recommendations from the NICE guideline aim to clarify diagnosis, management, and staging of prostate cancer for clinicians
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The psychological impact of acne should not be underestimated
Drs Alison Layton (left) and Rebecca Mawson discuss current guidance on the use of topical, oral, systemic, and hormonal therapies in the management of acne
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Patients who self-harm should be encouraged to ask for help
Dr Clare Taylor (left), Professor Navneet Kapur, and Professor Tim Kendall discuss the importance of communication in the NICE guideline on long-term management of self-harm
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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