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FRAX tool improves fracture prediction for osteoporosis
Professors Juliet Compston (left) and Eugene McCloskey explain how the updated NOGG guideline covers all approved drug interventions and possible treatment complications
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Overhaul of NHS Evidence increases focus on medicines
Dr Gillian Leng explains how the changes to NHS Evidence will provide healthcare professionals and those they care for with a greater range of quality, clinical and non-clinical information
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SIGN is customising implementation support to every guideline
Ali El-Ghorr (left), Roberta James, and Sara Twaddle explain how SIGN, with stakeholder input, has developed astrategy for supporting guideline implementation
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GPs have an important role in caring for women with early breast cancer
Professor Malcolm Reed (left) and Mr James Harvey discuss the management and treatment of breast cancer and the increasing role of primary care in the follow up of patients
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GPs have a role throughout the GAD stepped-care model
Professor John Cape and Dr Marta Buszewicz (left) outline the updated NICE recommendations on the identification, assessment, and treatment of generalised anxiety disorder
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The NHS Evidence QIPP collection showcases best practice examples
Dr Gillian Leng explains how submissions to the QIPP collection are assessed for inclusion and highlights other NHS Evidence resources for use in improving patient care
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All patients admitted to hospital should be assessed for VTE risk
Dr Henry Watson discusses how the SIGN recommendations will help to improve identification of patients with venous thromboembolism and provision of prophylactic treatment
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Aspirational range for haemoglobin level in anaemia of CKD revised
Dr Penny Ackland discusses how trial evidence has led NICE to update the intervention and target haemoglobin levels for people with chronic kidney disease-related anaemia
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Coordinated care will improve outcomes in patients with psoriasis
Dr Iain Henderson discusses the SIGN recommendations on diagnosis and treatment of patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and when individuals should be referred
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Is it a brain tumour? Red flags will help GPs with referral decisions
Dr David Kernick discusses signs and methodology that can be used to determine whether headache is a manifestation of an underlying brain tumour
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Stop smoking services are an integral part of smoking cessation
Dr Tim Coleman reviews guidance recommendations for primary care on strategies to support smokers to quit, and provision of NHS stop smoking services
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Contraceptive choice for over 40s depends on risk-benefit profile
Dr Louise Melvin outlines recommendations from the Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Healthcare on using and stopping contraception for women aged over 40 years
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Quick diagnosis of heart failure will help prevent high mortality rates
Dr Abdallah Al-Mohammad and Professor Jonathan Mant discuss the updated NICE recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
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Quality of life should be considered when treating psoriasis
Dr Riadh Dawood describes how psoriasis can be managed with a range of treatments including topical, ultraviolet, systemic, and biological therapies
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The Simon Broome criteria should be used to detect FH
Drs Kathy Greenough and Kate Cushing outline the NHS North of Tyne approach to implementing the NICE guideline on familial hypercholesterolaemia
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Treatment of cancer pain should follow the WHO analgesic ladder
Professor Marie Fallon reviews the SIGN recommendations on using non-opioid and opioid formulations to control both background and breakthrough pain in patients with cancer
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Interventions for bedwetting can help children of all ages
Dr Mark Mackenzie explains how the NICE guideline on nocturnal enuresis in children will help GPs to assess and manage this often distressing condition
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A full and detailed history is vital when diagnosing blackouts
Dr Greg Rogers explains how the NICE guideline on management of transient loss of consciousness will help guide appropriate cardiovascular and neurological referrals
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BSR and BHPR update eligibility criteria for first biological therapy in RA
Dr Joanna Robson (left) and Dr Raashid Luqmani discuss the recommendations on lowering the DAS-28 threshold and assessing the number of swollen and tender joints
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GPs need to be aware of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women
Dr Chris Barry explains how the NICE guideline on hypertension in pregnancy will help management of women at risk and improve referral of affected individuals