All GP articles – Page 12
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NewsMHRA approves third COVID antiviral pill
Paxlovid is approved to treat patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 infection who are at risk of developing more severe disease
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Independent professional body guideline
BSG iron deficiency anaemia management guideline
Key recommendations for the assessment and management of iron deficiency anaemia in primary care
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News
MHRA approves licence extension for breast cancer drug alpelisib
The drug can now be used in combination with fulvestrant to treat hormone receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation in men and postmenopausal women
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Omicron numbers continue to rise over Christmas, as the Government adopts JCVI recommendations to vaccinate vulnerable children
There are no promises from Health Secretary Sajid Javid about whether more restrictions will come in January, as latest figures show that Christmas day COVID-19 cases reached a December high
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UK researchers find way to boost emerging breast cancer drug’s effectiveness
Augmenting investigational drug xentuzumab could boost oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cell death, according to new findings
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Children aged 5–11 years have the highest rate of infection: REACT study
However, large reductions in infection are evident in secondary school children and older adults because of the impact of vaccination
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Omicron studies suggest lower COVID-19 hospitalisation rates than Delta
Small population studies in England and Scotland suggest a reduced risk of hospitalisation from the Omicron variant of between 40 and 68%
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NICE guideline
NICE headache guideline
This easy-to-read summary of NICE's guideline explores the diagnosis and management of tension, migraine, cluster, and medication overuse headaches
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NICE guideline
NICE ME/CFS guideline
Covering the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
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News
JCVI approves COVID-19 vaccine for at-risk primary school children, and boosters for some teenagers
The JCVI has recommended the rollout of low-dose COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable 5–11 year olds, and that boosters be given to 16–17 year olds and at-risk younger teenagers
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Independent professional body guideline
AWMSG asthma guideline
Core principles of asthma management, inhaler selection and use, and referral guidance, from the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group
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Vaccination programme expands to children aged 12–15 years for second jab, with rough sleepers also targeted
Booking for a second NHS COVID-19 vaccine opened to 12–15 year olds this week, as plans to vaccinate the homeless also get a funding boost
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Potentially life-saving COVID-19 antiviral treatment study open for recruitment in the UK
The PANORAMIC study aims to investigate the efficacy of oral COVID-19 antivirals in those at high risk who have tested positive for COVID-19
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Dr Samantha Roberts appointed NICE Chief Executive
The new incumbent will take over from Professor Gillian Leng in February next year
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Data show little improvement in patients with long COVID after 1 year
The study did, however, identify a number of modifiable factors and potential treatment targets that may improve outcomes
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NICE guideline
NICE cancer recognition and referral guideline
Updated summary of guidance to assist GPs in the recognition of several cancers, and referral to specialist care for further investigation
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News
Artificial intelligence can aid the early prediction of incident dementia
UK researchers have developed machine learning algorithms that can predict which individuals are likely to develop dementia
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Trial begins for needle-free COVID-19 vaccine
The intradermal needle-free injection system may boost vaccination uptake in individuals with a fear of needles
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Lyophilised oral faecal microbiota transplantation for ulcerative colitis
Authors of a double-blind, randomised trial suggest that faecal microbiota transplantation could be a promising treatment for patients with ulcerative colitis
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Video
Management of obesity in primary care: a Guidelines algorithm
Information intended for UK healthcare professionals only. These videos have been funded through an arm’s-length sponsorship by Novo Nordisk Limited. Guidelines approached Novo Nordisk Limited to fund the production of these videos.
Date of preparation: December 2021
