Recent advances in the management of chronic pain
This article discusses some new approaches that may offer better treatment options for patients with chronic pain in the future. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kate Stewart Tags: Research Source Type: research
Deprescribing: reducing inappropriate polypharmacy
Inappropriate prescribing and polypharmacy, particularly in elderly patients, is associated with increased risk of falls, hospital admissions and death. Deprescribing has the potential to reduce these risks and has been advocated in several recent guidelines. But how can this be achieved safely and effectively? (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Angela Dowden Tags: Medicines Optimisation Source Type: research
What should be included in a doctor's bag?
GPs have always carried some equipment and drugs with them when they visit patients. This overview considers what a ‘doctor's bag’ actually is, and discusses the items it might need to contain for GP home visits as well as the factors to consider when stocking it. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Angela Dowden Tags: Analysis Source Type: research
Process overview: development of NICE guidelines
This article provides an overview of the whole process from start to finish, including an inside view from a former NICE guideline committee chair. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Joy Ogden Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research
GOLD report on the diagnosis and management of COPD
This article summarises the main recommendations of the report and the implications for GPs. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Susan Mayor Tags: Report Source Type: research
Managing common eye problems in general practice
This article gives an overview of some of the most common eye problems a GP might encounter and how they should be managed, including red flag symptoms to look out for when urgent referral is required. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ann Robinson Tags: Therapy Review Source Type: research
Effective ways of supporting patients to stop smoking
This article discusses the treatments available to support smokers to stop smoking and their efficacy. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Elizabeth Pang, Myra Stern Tags: Prescribing in Practice Source Type: research
Tobacco and alcohol – the last great public health battles?
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Source: Prescriber - January 31, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rob Munro Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Frailty and treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Source: Prescriber - January 29, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steve Chaplin Tags: Therapy Management Source Type: research
Prevention and treatment of age ‐related macular degeneration
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Source: Prescriber - January 29, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Sarah Horton, Catherine Guly Tags: Therapy Review Source Type: research
Detection and recommended treatment of head lice
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Source: Prescriber - January 29, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Chin Whybrew Tags: Review Source Type: research
Adverse drug reactions: prescribing's twilight zone
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Source: Prescriber - January 29, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mark Greener Tags: Report Source Type: research
Management of panic disorder in primary care
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Source: Prescriber - January 29, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Simon JC Davies, Jon Nash, David J Nutt Tags: Prescribing in Practice Source Type: research
British Pharmacological Society: supporting safer prescribing
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Source: Prescriber - January 29, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: Profile Source Type: research
Antimicrobial resistance and the race to find new antibiotics
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Source: Prescriber - January 29, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Danny Buckland Tags: Analysis Source Type: research
