Health
Lockdown reduced children's contacts with GPs but increased remote appointments
Young people's contacts with GPs in England dropped by 41% overall during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 compared with previous years.
Apr 5, 2022
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British Journal of General Practice
Pediatrics
Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'
A tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation using data from UK general practice.
Mar 29, 2022
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Medications
Prescribing for anxiety has increased in those under age 35
Researchers from the University of Bristol have found that there have been increases in incident prescribing of most anti-anxiety medications (called anxiolytics) in recent years, which have been substantial in young adults ...
Mar 22, 2022
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Health
COVID-19 has left GPs struggling around the world, new study shows
The pandemic left many GPs around the world feeling depressed, anxious and in some cases burned out, a review of global studies has revealed.
Mar 22, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Seeing the same GP improves treatment for people with dementia, study finds
People with dementia who see the same GP each time have lower rates of health complications and fewer emergency hospital admissions, according to a new study.
Jan 25, 2022
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Medical economics
Use of locum doctors highest in rural, small or poorer performing GP practices
New research led by University of Manchester researchers published today in the British Journal of General Practice has thrown new light on the use and characteristics of locum GPs in England.
Jan 11, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Cervical screening without a speculum boosts uptake among older patients
Offering cervical screening without a speculum increases uptake among older women, new research has found.
Jan 3, 2022
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Health
Online consultations can disadvantage some patients and create more work for GP practices
Online GP consultations have unintended consequences that may put some patients at a disadvantage and create additional work for GP practice staff, a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-funded study at the University ...
Dec 14, 2021
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1
Medical economics
Software to reduce emergency hospital admissions gets mixed report from family doctors
A software tool meant to help reduce emergency hospital admissions is of limited use and benefit to patients, a new study of family doctors' views and experiences has revealed.
Nov 16, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
New symptoms identified that could help doctors diagnose pancreatic cancer
Researchers have identified a series of symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer, including two previously unrecognised symptoms—feeling thirsty and having dark urine—in a study presented today at the NCRI Festival.
Nov 8, 2021
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