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Formulary decision guideMethofill® (methotrexate) Self Inject
Information intended for healthcare professionals only. This formulary decision guide was developed from content provided by Accord UK Ltd in a format developed by Guidelines in Practice . View prescribing and adverse event reporting information here Key points Methofill ® ...
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Implementing guidelines
People with suspected rheumatoid arthritis must be referred urgently
Dr Louise Warburton reviews the latest recommendations from NICE on the management of rheumatoid arthritis in adults
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Test and reflect
NICE guideline on rheumatoid arthritis
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on NICE guideline 100, Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management .
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News
Guideline on rheumatoid arthritis published by NICE
NICE has released NICE Guideline (NG) 100 on Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management, which replaces Clinical Guideline 79.
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Differential diagnoses
Low back pain: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Simon Somerville considers some possible causes of low back pain and explains that self-management is key to improved quality of life for patients
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Test and reflect
NOGG guideline on osteoporosis
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on preventing and treating osteoporosis in primary care—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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Implementing guidelines
Fragility fractures: an integrated care network is needed
Dr Alun Cooper considers the impact fragility fractures have on individuals and UK health services and summarises recent NOGG recommendations on osteoporosis prevention and treatment
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NICE quality standard article
Risk assessment and treatment are key in osteoporosis
Dr David Stephens offers an overview of the NICE quality standard on osteoporosis and discusses how to identify, assess, and manage people who may be at risk from fragility fracture
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News
Update to BSR gout guideline published
The British Society for Rheumatology guideline for the management of gout has been updated.
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News
NICE technology appraisal for psoriatic arthritis treatment published
NICE has published Technology Appraisal (TA) 445 on Certolizumab pegol and secukinumab for treating active psoriatic arthritis after inadequate response to DMARDs, and a notice that TA444 has been terminated due to no evidence being submitted.
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News
Guidance and quality standard on hip fracture updated by NICE
NICE has updated Clinical Guideline 124 on managing hip fracture and Quality Standard 16 on hip fracture in adults.
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News
Quality standard on osteoporosis published by NICE
NICE has published Quality Standard 149 on Osteoporosis.
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Top tips
Top tips: osteoporosis
Dr Pam Brown shares some key points for the assessment, management, and review of people at risk of fragility fracture
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Implementing guidelines
Rheumatic diseases: new guidance aids prescribing of drugs in pregnancy
Dr Ian Giles discusses how the BSR and BHPR guideline on anti-rheumatic drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding will enable a more consistent approach to prescribing
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NICE quality standard article
Quality standard for osteoarthritis aims to improve symptom control
Dr Elspeth Wise discusses how a focus on self-management, core treatments, and regular review can improve outcomes for patients with osteoarthritis
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Implementing guidelines
Osteoporosis: people with risk factors should undergo fracture-risk assessment
Dr Jamie Fraser summarises the recent SIGN guideline on the management of osteoporosis and explains how lifestyle measures and treatments can help prevent secondary fractures
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Good practice initiative
An introduction to musculoskeletal service redesign in Ealing
Dr Ian Bernstein (pictured) and Stephanie Griffiths answer questions on the nationally acclaimed musculoskeletal service in Ealing and how it was implemented
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Implementing guidelines
Practical guideline on tocilizumab in RA aids routine clinical care
The British Society for Rheumatology guideline on tocilizumab in rheumatoid arthritis can help commissioners and practitioners alike, says Dr Anshuman P. Malaviya
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Hot topic
Treatment options help to reduce the burden of fragility fractures
Dr Ruma Dutta summarises guidance from several sources on the assessment, treatment, and follow up of older people with osteoporosis and fragility fracture
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Hot topic
Accredited guidance promotes excellence in rheumatology
Dr Jo Ledingham, Dr Rikki Abernethy, and Mr Ali Rivett present an overview of British Society for Rheumatology guidelines and explain how they could help primary care
