Guideline in a nutshell: New insights into COPD

The annually-updated GOLD report on the management of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) offers new insights into the disease, treatment and the increased incidence of lung cancer in COPD patients
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A new lipid pathway: its relevance for primary care

Lipid lowering is a central strategy to reduce cardiovascular risk but elevated cholesterol remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. This guide aims to help the general practice nurse navigate the host of guidelines, national priorities, policies and service specifications and recently introduced drugs
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• Understanding general practice
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• Guideline in a nutshell: New insights into COPD
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Checking for head and neck cancers: a guide for GPNs Respiratory assessment and examination Time to consign SABA-only treatment for asthma to history books

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26 Nov 2021

Heart failure: grasping the reins Guidelines in a nutshell: Long COVID Overcoming objections to injectable GLP-1 RAs Severe asthma: what do I need to know? Helping your patients master their pain

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21 Oct 2021

Asthma in children and young people: an update Documenting your consultations Cardiovascular assessment and examination for primary care nurses Identifying adverse drug reactions

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22 Sep 2021

How occupational therapists can ease workload in general practice Preventing suicide: the role of primary care Taking diabetes care to housebound patients at home Autoimmune diseases Part 2: Disease modifying treatments and monitoring Improving asthma management in primary school children The challenges of managing overseas medical care

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