Summaries
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Independent professional body guidelineSelf Care Forum headache and migraine fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing headache and migraine
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NICE guideline
NICE epilepsy guideline
A brief, helpful summary of the diagnosis and management of epilepsy in adults and children. Includes status epilepticus management, review, and referral
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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 MS guideline
A brief NICE guidance summary relevant to primary care about diagnosis of MS, support for patients, and modifiable risk factors for relapse and progression.
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Independent professional body guideline
Acquired brain injury and encephalitis: a guide for GPs
A useful summary on how GPs can help diagnose and manage the after-effects of acute brain injury in adults and children, including encephalitis.
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NICE guideline
NICE—cannabis-based medicinal products
This Guidelines summary covers prescribing of cannabis-based medicinal products for people with intractable nausea and vomiting, chronic pain, spasticity and severe treatment-resistant epilepsy.
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NICE guideline
NICE motor neurone disease guideline
An easy-to-read summary of the NICE guideline on the assessment and management of motor neurone disease.
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SIGN guideline
SIGN epilepsy guideline
An up-to-date guideline summary of the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Includes status epilepticus, AEDs and approach to some specific patient groups.
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NICE guideline
NICE dementia guideline
Summary of the NICE dementia guidance covers diagnosis in non-specialist settings, pharmacological management, and managing non-cognitive symptoms.
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Independent professional body guideline
HeadSmart brain tumours in children guidance
This summary covers the presenting symptoms and diagnosis of brain tumours in children, and when to refer for specialist management
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SIGN guideline
SIGN migraine guideline
This Guidelines summary covers the pharmacological options for migraines, medication overuse headache, preventative treatment, and a treatment pathway
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NICE guideline
NICE Parkinson’s guideline
Summary on the diagnosis of Parkinson’s, managing and monitoring impulse control, with advice on the pharmacological management of motor symptoms
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NICE guideline
NICE cerebral palsy guideline
A concise summary of the NICE guideline on the management of patients with cerebral palsy.
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Independent professional body guideline
Management of the ataxias guideline
A concise summary of Ataxia UK guidance on the diagnosis, assessment, and referral of ataxia.
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Independent professional body guideline
MNDA motor neurone disease guideline
A useful, easy-to-read 'red flag' diagnosis tool for motor neurone disease. Includes differential diagnosis, role of the MDT, and indications for referral.
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NICE guideline
NICE CFS/ME guideline
A concise summary of NICE's guideline on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Includes a useful algorithm for presentation, diagnosis, and the care pathway.
