All Nutrition articles
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SupplementIdentification and management of patients with malnutrition
This supplement has been commissioned and funded by Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd and developed in partnership with Guidelines in Practice.
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Key learning points
Key learning points: malnutrition in people with COPD
Dr Anita Nathan identifies key learning points for primary care from a best-practice guide to managing malnutrition in COPD
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Pharmacist focus
Frailty and malnutrition: the role of the practice pharmacist
Shailen Rao and Samantha Cudby explain the role of the practice pharmacist in supporting the management of malnutrition in frail older people in primary care
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Top tips
Top tips: talking about weight
Jane Diggle and Dr Pam Brown offer 10 top tips on initiating conversations about weight and motivating people to make healthy changes
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Top tips
Top tips: anaemia in adults
Dr Toni Hazell offers 10 practical tips exploring the best ways to investigate and manage anaemia in adults, and how to address patient concerns
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Hot topic
Malnutrition management requires a holistic approach
Dr Rachel Pryke highlights key factors to consider when assessing malnutrition risk in primary care, and discusses when and how to offer treatment
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Hot topic
Eating disorders: patients need early diagnosis and rapid treatment
Dr Richard Sly explains how early diagnosis and treatment is crucial in eating disorders and why GPs should recognise and refer patients for prompt intervention
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Implementing guidelines
GPs should tailor weight-loss advice to individuals’ needs
Dr Peymane Adab reviews the newly published NICE guideline on maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain and the pivotal role of primary care
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Implementing guidelines
Vitamin D deficiency: people at risk need access to supplements
Professor Adrian R Martineau shares his opinions about how NICE public health guidance can improve access to vitamin D supplements among people at risk of profound deficiency
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Implementing guidelines
Focused testing is key to effective correction of low vitamin D levels
Dr Claire Bowring explains how the National Osteoporosis Society guideline for vitamin D and bone health will help to inform decisions about testing and supplementation
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Personal view
NOS guideline highlights role of vitamin D in bone health
Screening and treatment of vitamin D deficiency should be based on recommended thresholds and stratification, says Dr Jill Murie
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NICE quality standard article
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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Good practice initiative
Oral nutritional supplements should be prescribed appropriately
Lisa-Jayne El-Sour explains how a Warwickshire initiative highlighted the importance of assessing nutritional status and reviewing prescribed treatments for malnutrition
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Implementing guidelines
BSG guidelines aim to raise awareness of iron deficiency anaemia
The new BSG guidelines are designed to promote effective management of iron deficiency anaemia according to a simple scheme, explains Dr Brian Scott
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Implementing guidelines
MAG screening tool and guidelines set to combat malnutrition
The MAG guidelines and screening tool aim to improve patient outcome by early detection and treatment of undernutrition in the community. Dr Marinos Elia reports
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Personal view
Iron deficiency anaemia is a symptom not a diagnosis
New BSG guidelines on IDA contain useful reminders of the principles of management for GPs, says Dr Matthew Lockyer
