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Feverish illness is still a significant cause of death in the under 5s
Dr John Crimmins shows how NICE quality statements can promote best practice in the assessment and monitoring of children aged under 5 years with unexplained fever
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People with hepatitis B need support to access and receive treatment
Dr Hasan Chowhan (left) and Valerie Pentney explain how the NICE quality standard for hepatitis B helps to improve access to diagnosis, vaccination, and care to reduce disease burden
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Parents, carers, and children need advice about constipation
Lynne Watson explains the importance of managing constipation in children and how following NICE guidance could help to reduce admissions
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Infants and children need prompt testing and treatment for UTI
Dr Kjell Tullus explains how an improved approach to the diagnosis and management of UTI in children can avoid misdiagnosis and reduce the risk of renal scarring
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Full assessment is key for men with lower urinary tract symptoms
Mr Ian Pearce shows how NICE Quality Standard 45 will help to improve the lives of the growing numbers of men who present with lower urinary tract symptoms
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A holistic approach is needed for children with atopic eczema
Dr Matthew Ridd summarises the NICE quality statements for atopic eczema in children and the key aspects of care for improving management of this common condition
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Women of all ages will benefit from new HMB quality standard
Dr Sarah Gray shows how NICE care pathways can help GPs to offer effective, individualised care and treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding
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Accurate measurement of blood pressure can reduce risks and costs
Professor Mark Caulfield explores how recent recommendations on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of hypertension offer improved and targeted care
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Early optimal therapy transforms outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis
Professor Robert Moots (left) and Dr Ashar Ahmed highlight the opportunities and challenges presented by the NICE quality standard for rheumatoid arthritis
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NICE quality standard brings management of VTE system-wide
Drs Alex Coupland and Gavin Flatt and Professor Gerard Stansby show how using the quality standard will improve the diagnosis and management of VTE
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New quality standards on the epilepsies will promote better care
Professor Helen Cross and Drs Colin Dunkley and Margaret Jackson explain how an integrated approach to epilepsy care could avoid misdiagnosis and improve outcomes for patients
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Multidisciplinary input is essential in the care of malnourished people
Professor Marinos Elia highlights the requirement for good communication within and between care settings in implementation of the quality standard on nutrition support
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Treatment of angina is based on likelihood of coronary artery disease
Dr Jonathan Shribman outlines the statements from the NICE quality standard for stable angina and how they relate to previous guidance and clinical practice
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Integrated care is key to the management of ovarian cancer
Drs Marcia Hall (left) and Heather Shaw explain the role of a detailed patient history in confirming a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, as specified in the NICE quality standard
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Management of lung cancer requires a multidisciplinary team
Dr David Baldwin highlights how implementation of the NICE quality standard for lung cancer will help to improve diagnosis and choice of treatment, and hence survival rates
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High-quality care should be available at all times at end of life
Drs Bee Wee (left) and Stephen Barclay explain how the NICE quality standard on end-of-life care requires sensitive communication and effective care planning
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Treatment for breast cancer should not be influenced by age
Patients with breast cancer should be included in decisions on the management of their disease as outlined in the NICE quality standard, says Dr Adrian Harnett
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GPs need to be alert to risk of depression in all consultations
Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham explains how the quality standard for depression reinforces the critical role of primary care in the management of adults with this condition
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People with CKD have a higher risk of cardiovascular events
Dr Ivan Benett explains how implementing the NICE quality standard on chronic kidney disease will help to reduce the number of individuals needing dialysis or renal replacement
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Patients with diabetes should be at the centre of all parts of their care
Dr Roger Gadsby highlights how the NICE quality standard for diabetes will help to improve care in a number of areas, such as provision of education and initiation of insulin therapy
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