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Obesity Management Requires a Holistic, Health-centred Approach

The consensus guidance discussed in this article reflects rapid changes within obesity research, including the effects of obesity in patients with COVID–19. The guidance also … See more

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A New Era: The Pros and Cons of ePMA Systems in Practice in the …

WebNHS England maintains that increased uptake of ePMA systems by trusts would correspond with a 30% reduction in medication errors, compared to traditional …

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The 2023 GINA Strategy: Implications for Primary Care

WebAn improvement in FEV 1 >400 ml strongly suggests underlying asthma. Children (aged ≥6 years): an improvement in FEV 1 ≥12% is regarded as positive. …

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Cheap Fibre Supplements Could Maintain Cognitive Health

WebCheap and readily available fibre supplements could improve cognition among older adults, a major new study from King's College London (KCL) has …

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The New NHS Model: Implications for Primary Care in England

WebThese goals were designed to embed a new contract for primary care networks (PCNs)—networks of GP practices working in partnership with community, mental …

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Improving Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care: Case …

WebIn England, treatment and care for people with long-term conditions are thought to account for 70% of health and social care expenditure. 1 An effective …

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Pregnancy: Take Opportunities to Promote Planning and Prevention

WebEven losing 5–10% of bodyweight can have significant benefits 26 but weight management support is needed, with sufficient time for women to plan pregnancy over a …

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Health Visitors Report Widening Health Inequalities

WebMore than 8 in 10 (84%) health visitors reported an increase in children with speech, language, and communication delay; over 3 in 4 (76%) reported an increase in …

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NHS Power Imbalances and Hierarchies Bad for Patient Care

WebPower imbalances and hierarchical structures embedded in UK healthcare systems are impairing doctors' ability to work effectively in teams, according to new …

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Top Tips for Effective Management of 10-Minute Consultations

Webimproving the allocation and structure of 10-minute consultations to maximise their effectiveness. collaborating with the multidisciplinary primary care team to optimise …

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Call for Evidence: 84% Women Feel GPs 'Don't Listen to Them'

WebMost Women Feel Healthcare Professionals Don't Listen. Only 40% of women felt the location of services was convenient for them, and only 24% said the …

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Patient Experience in Adult NHS Services

WebThis Guidelines summary covers the components of a good patient experience. It aims to make sure that all adults using NHS services have the best …

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ADHD Linked to Physical Comorbidities

WebADHD and Physical Comorbidities: A Mutual Association. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically starts in childhood. It is characterised by high …

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Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy

WebOverview. The following summary of the Primary Care Women's Health Forum's Menopause—guidance on management and prescribing HRT for GPs is based …

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Contraception for Women Aged Over 40: What, When, and for …

WebCopper Intrauterine Device. Most copper intrauterine devices (Cu-IUDs) are licensed for 5 or 10 years. Given the natural decline in fertility with age, the FSRH …

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How to Deal With Violent, Aggressive, or Abusive Patients

WebThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines suggest offering staff training so they have the skills to defuse a potentially violent or …

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Controversial US Company Awarded NHS Data Contract

WebA major £330 million contract for a new NHS data platform has been awarded to US company Palantir, in the face of concerted opposition from MPs, doctors, …

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The Big Disappearing Act of the UK’s Clinician-Scientists

WebA 2020 report from the Academy of Medical Sciences found that the proportion of clinical academics declined from 7.5% of NHS medical consultants in 2004 …

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Artificial Intelligence Triples Stroke Recovery

WebResults of the study, presented in October 2021 to the 13 th World Stroke Congress, showed a significant reduction in overall door-in-door-out time, from 140 …

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