GPs' knowledge gap hinders uptake of long-term contraception
(Medical Xpress) -- General practitioners (GPs) lack the knowledge and ability to adequately provide long-term contraceptive care to women in their practices, according to new research.
Health
Jul 17, 2012 |
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Physical illness hospitalization found to increase suicide risk
(HealthDay) -- Hospitalization for physical illness more than doubles the risk of suicide, with approximately one-quarter of suicides attributable to physical illness, according to research published online ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 16, 2012 |
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New research links mothers' lack of folic acid with cleft lip and palate
(Medical Xpress) -- New research by medics at Trinity College Dublin suggests that folic acid plays a vital role in preventing a major birth defect. This is in addition to the established protection against neural birth defect ...
Health
Jul 05, 2012 |
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Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism linked with fewer ischemic heart events in younger patients
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism with the medication levothyroxine appears to be related to fewer ischemic heart disease events in younger patients but this finding was not evident in older patients, according to a ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 23, 2012 |
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Chronic depression patients pick acupuncture over counseling
(HealthDay) -- Patients with depression can be recruited from primary care to compare acupuncture with counseling and general practitioner (GP) care, according to a study published in the April issue of CNS Ne ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 12, 2012 |
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'Gonad groping' Brits won't spot testicle cancer - doctor
Celebrity appeals for British men to fondle their testicles to detect early signs of cancer are a waste of time and possibly harmful, an opinion piece published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) says.
Cancer
Mar 29, 2012 |
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GPs should advise drinkers to keep a daily record of their drinking
The new UK alcohol strategy includes a plan to ensure that General Practitioners (GPs) advise heavy drinkers to cut down. There is good evidence that this can reduce how much people drink. The big question is, what should ...
Health
Mar 28, 2012 |
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Asymptomatic often sent for lung cancer screening tests
(HealthDay) -- A majority of primary care physicians report ordering lung cancer screening tests for asymptomatic patients, according to research published in the March/April issue of the Annals of Family Me ...
Cancer
Mar 13, 2012 |
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Study examines number of GP visits before cancer patients are referred to specialists
More than three quarters (77%) of cancer patients who first present to their family doctors (GPs) with suspicious symptoms are referred to hospital after only one or two consultations, a new study has found. However, the ...
Cancer
Feb 23, 2012 |
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Primary care doctors fail to recognize anxiety disorders
(Medical Xpress) -- Primary care providers fail to recognize anxiety disorders in two-thirds of patients with symptoms, reports a new study in General Hospital Psychiatry.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 22, 2012 |
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How fast you walk and your grip in middle age may predict dementia, stroke risk
Simple tests such as walking speed and hand grip strength may help doctors determine how likely it is a middle-aged person will develop dementia or stroke. That's according to new research that was released today and will ...
Neuroscience
Feb 15, 2012 |
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High levels of burnout among UK family doctors, especially in group practice
Levels of burnout in UK general practice are high, suggests a study of general practitioners (GPs) in one area of South East England, published in BMJ Open.
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Jan 30, 2012 |
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Despite guidelines to the contrary, practitioners recommend time off for low back pain
Guidelines for clinical management of patients with low back pain (LBP) encourage health care practitioners to advise staying active and returning to work. Despite this, most practitioners believe work factors can cause or ...
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Dec 14, 2011 |
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Doctoral student develops ethical guidelines for GPs
Malcolm Oswald, a doctoral student in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence in the School of Law, is a co-author of the new guide, entitled, Making Difficult Choices - Ethical Commissioning Guidance to General Practitioners. ...
Other
Nov 04, 2011 |
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Avoiding bias in medical research
Most people are rather vague when reporting on food and drink consumption, smoking and exercise habits. General practitioners, however, are skilled at interpreting phrases such as "I only have a few drinks rarely...each week" ...
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Oct 17, 2011 |
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