Nov 21, 2024 · NHS England has revealed more details about the ‘red tape challenge’ launched by the Government to ‘cut down’ on bureaucracy, in a bid to free up GPs’ time.

Dec 15, 2023 · 4 Because cataplexy – a total loss of muscular control, which can lead to collapse, is a possible feature of narcolepsy. And this is typically triggered by excitement (anticipation of …

Nov 1, 2024 · It has become almost commonplace that every year, when we run through candidates for our General Practice Awards, we mention how tough the year has been for the …

Dec 12, 2024 · GP and respiratory expert Dr Andrew Whittamore outlines the key updates in new joint NICE/BTS/SIGN asthma guidelines and advises on how best to implement the changes. …

Jun 11, 2024 · Epidemiology . CKD is estimated to affect more than 10% of UK adults.Prevalence increases with age and is higher in some ethnic groups, including those form Asian and black …

May 9, 2024 · Orlistat continues to be the first line pharmacotherapy for many, given its low BMI starting criteria (30kg/m 2 in patients without comorbidities), but the relatively modest weight …

Oct 4, 2024 · It also wants to raise the threshold BMI to 40 for the first two or three years of the phased rollout. According to NHS England calculations, around 2.8 million patients would be …

Sep 15, 2023 · NICE has published draft guidance recommending a new drug for GPs to prescribe to patients with long-term insomnia.. Today’s new guidance said that daridorexant, …

Oct 3, 2024 · Increases to the reimbursable amounts for ARRS staff are in line with the 5.5% Agenda for Change pay increases announced earlier this year, NHS England has confirmed.. …

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