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NewsGOLD COPD report 2021 published
GOLD has published its annual report on chronic obstructive lung disease, used worldwide by healthcare experts
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NICE publishes new COVID-19 guideline on reducing VTE
NICE has published a new guideline on pharmacological venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for patients being treated for COVID-19 pneumonia, which includes patients receiving treatment in hospital or in a community setting
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Nurses have access to new tool that helps to raise concerns
The Royal College of Nurses has produced a new tool to help nurses speak about errors and risks to patients
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NICE recommends NHS use of innovative treatment for severe blood disorder
Patients suffering from a rare blood disorder may soon have a brand-new treatment after NICE recommended caplacizumab, with plasma exchange and immunosuppression for routine use on the NHS
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NICE drafts guidance on diagnosis and management of ME/CFS
NICE has just published its draft updated guideline on the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
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Women’s health pocket guide updated by RCN
The Royal College of Nurses has released an updated women’s health pocket guide which aims to help nurses identify women’s health issues
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Joint guidance published on work prioritisation during COVID-19
The RCGP and the BMA has published joint guidance for practices across the UK on prioritising workload in general practice, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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DHSC guidance for accessing flu vaccines published
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published guidance on how community pharmacies can access extra flu jab stock for this year’s vaccination programme
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New guidance from NICE recommends testing womb cancer patients for inherited condition
NICE has released new guidance that advises people with womb cancer should be tested for an inherited genetic condition
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NICE, SIGN and RCGP to develop new guideline on long-term effects of COVID-19
Further details have been released about the forthcoming guideline by NICE, SIGN and the Royal College of Practitioners (RCGP) on post-COVID syndrome
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New guidance for delivering CVD services during pandemic
A new practical guide has been produced to help primary care teams continue to deliver quality cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NICE drafts guidance recommending siponimod to treat secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
NICE has issued draft guidance that now recommends siponimod for treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
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New guidance on sexual and reproductive healthcare released during second COVID-19 wave
The FSRH has released new guidance on SRH service provision during the second COVID-19 wave and beyond
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GPs issued with guidance to access extra flu vaccines this winter
Practices will be able to place orders for extra flu vaccines as part of an extend vaccination programme during the coming flu season
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New clinical guideline released for managing diabetes in chronic kidney disease
KDIGO has published a new clinical guideline for diabetes management in chronic kidney disease that includes comprehensive care, glycemic monitoring and targets, lifestyle and antihyperglycemic interventions
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Community pharmacies in England could run phlebotomy services, says NHS report
A new report says that community pharmacies could be used to provide phlebotomy services, making blood tests more convenient and accessible for patients
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SIGN publishes management of suspected bacterial lower UTI in adult women
The new guideline provides recommendations for the diagnosis and management of suspected bacterial lower urinary tract infection in adult women, and replaces SIGN 88 on management of suspected bacterial urinary tract infection in adults
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GP referrals to Community Pharmacist Consultation Service to start this autumn
Following a pilot scheme, the PSNC has agreed proposals that GP referrals into the CPCS should begin in the autumn
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New NICE guideline on insect bites and stings: antimicrobial prescribing
NICE has published NICE Guideline 182, an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for insect and spider bites and stings
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NICE updates guideline on suspected cancer: recognition and referral
NICE has published an update to NICE Guideline 12 on Suspected cancer: recognition and referral’
