ROS vitamin D and bone health guideline
This summary is a quick guide on who to test for vitamin D deficiencies, how to interpret the results, treatment options, and follow up.
NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline
This updated summary of the 2018 NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline includes recommendations on referral, diagnosis, and investigations.
ROS guideline: identification of vertebral fractures
This useful summary highlights the importance of implementing timely investigation and management to reduce the risk of further fragility fractures
BSR gout guideline
This summary of the BSR gout guideline covers risk factors, optimal use of ULTs, and management of acute attacks. Includes a useful and concise management algorithm.
NOGG osteoporosis guideline
Read this useful and concise summary on the assessment of fracture risk and management of osteoporosis.
eLearning module
eLearning module: Dupuytren’s contracture—identification, referral, and treatment options
The development of this eLearning module has been commissioned by Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Ltd.Educational resources
Tofacitinib▼ (Xeljanz®) SMC2122, SMC1298/18, SMC2116
Information intended for healthcare professionals only.
Tofacitinib▼ (Xeljanz®) NICE TA547, TA480, TA543
Information intended for healthcare professionals only.
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People with suspected rheumatoid arthritis must be referred urgently
Dr Louise Warburton reviews the latest recommendations from NICE on the management of rheumatoid arthritis in adults
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Low back pain: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Simon Somerville considers some possible causes of low back pain and explains that self-management is key to improved quality of life for patients
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Fragility fractures: an integrated care network is needed
Dr Alun Cooper considers the impact fragility fractures have on individuals and UK health services and summarises recent NOGG recommendations on osteoporosis prevention and treatment
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Risk assessment and treatment are key in osteoporosis
Dr David Stephens offers an overview of the NICE quality standard on osteoporosis and discusses how to identify, assess, and manage people who may be at risk from fragility fracture
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Top tips: osteoporosis
Dr Pam Brown shares some key points for the assessment, management, and review of people at risk of fragility fracture