Oncology & Cancer
Cancer risk tools underused in general practice, research shows
Potentially life-saving cancer risk assessment tools are being widely underused by general practices across the UK, according to new research.
May 8, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
More older adults with joint replacements recover at home, not rehab
Older adults and their families often wonder: Where's the best place to recover after a hip or knee replacement—at home or in a rehabilitation facility?
Apr 8, 2019
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Health
Patient online consultation requests 'mirror' busiest surgery times
Patients are using online consultations in the same way they would arrange a consultation via traditional means, a new independent evaluation by the University of Warwick reveals.
Mar 26, 2019
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Medications
Tramadol may up mortality risk in osteoarthritis patients
(HealthDay)—The initial prescription of tramadol compared with commonly prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with increased all-cause mortality among patients with osteoarthritis, according ...
Mar 13, 2019
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Health
Over 40 percent of GPs intend to quit within five years: New survey
A new survey of GPs has revealed that over 40% intend to leave general practice within the next five years, an increase of nearly a third since 2014.
Feb 27, 2019
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Health
Up to 400,000 WA patients could be seen by GPs instead of hospitals
A study investigating hospital emergency department presentations in Western Australia has found that between 20 and 40 per cent of all patients could have been managed instead by general practitioners.
Feb 27, 2019
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Medications
Medications—As many as needed, as few as possible
A third of all patients in general practice suffer from multiple diseases. These patients are usually treated by various medical specialists who often do not adequately coordinate their prescriptions. The mixture of pills ...
Feb 26, 2019
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The BMJ launches campaign for adequate rest breaks for doctors
Today, The BMJ launches the 'give us a break' campaign calling for doctors to be able to take the breaks that they need—for their own wellbeing and for patient safety.
Feb 6, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Eight questions helpful for assessing IBD in primary care
(HealthDay)—The CalproQuest, an eight-item questionnaire, is a feasible instrument for assessing patients for inflammatory bowel disease in primary care settings, according to a study published in the February issue of ...
Feb 5, 2019
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Number of diagnostic tests ordered by GPs rises more than threefold in 15 years
GPs are ordering more than three times as many tests diagnostic for their patients as they were 15 years ago as they now provide more services previously provided by hospitals and monitor more patients with chronic diseases, ...
Nov 28, 2018
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