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.
British Polio Fellowship PPS guideline
Read more on management interventions for post polio syndrome and when to refer to secondary care. Includes a useful history and symptoms checklist.
NICE dementia guideline
Summary of the NICE dementia guidance covers diagnosis in non-specialist settings, pharmacological management, and managing non-cognitive symptoms.
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
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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