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Pfizer: world's largest research‐based drug company
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Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Joanna Lumb Tags: Company Profile Source Type: research
National Prescribing Centre guidance on prescribing specialsEmail this article to a colleague.
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AbstractA special is a bespoke formulation made to meet the needs of an individual patient and requires different considerations to normal licensed products. Here, Steve Chaplin outlines the NPC guidance on prescribing a special. Copyright © 2012 Wiley Interface Ltd (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steve Chaplin Tags: Analysis Source Type: research
Neuromodulators for pain management in rheumatoid arthritisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cochrane Library Source Type: research
Recommended drug therapy for inflammatory bowel diseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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AbstractInflammatory bowel disease is a chronic condition of unclear aetiology that can greatly impact on the lives of those affected. Our Drug review discusses the currently available treatments and their properties, followed by sources of further information. Copyright © 2012 Wiley Interface Ltd (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kirstin TaylorMark Wilkinson Tags: Drug Review Source Type: research
Fingolimod: new oral treatment for relapsing‐remitting MSEmail this article to a colleague.
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AbstractFingolimod (Gilenya) is an oral disease‐modifying therapy licensed for relapsingremitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in patients with high disease activity despite treatment with an interferon beta. In our New products review, Steve Chaplin presents the clinical data relating to its efficacy and adverse events, and Drs Klaus Schmierer and Rachel Farrell discuss its place in place in the treatment of RRMS. Copyright © 2012 Wiley Interface Ltd (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steve ChaplinKlaus SchmiererRachel Farrell Tags: New products Source Type: research
Management of resistant Gram‐negative urinary tract infectionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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AbstractThe authors discuss current oral and intravenous treatment options in the management of multiresistant Gram‐negative urinary tract infections in the community. Copyright © 2012 Wiley Interface Ltd (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Emily MacnaughtonRichard Brindle Tags: Current Issues Source Type: research
Prescribing costs and patient safety: getting the balance rightEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Tony Avery Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Agitation From Sedation in ElderlyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Geriatric patients can get agitated in response to sedation. How do you respond? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
PIP implants: Taking the right decision and lessons to be learntEmail this article to a colleague.
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Fazel Fatah, president of BAAPS, discusses the controversy and highlights the guidelines for health professionalsRelated items from OnMedicaWelsh NHS to pay for PIP implant removal and replacementGovernment sets scope for cosmetic surgery reviewsAll women with defective breast implants entitled to surgical assessment and removal Latest advice on PIP implantsRegulator moves to reassure UK women after breast implant scare (Source: OnMedica Views)
Source: OnMedica Views - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Aging America Creates Demand for Health-Care WorkersAging America Creates Demand for Health-Care WorkersEmail this article to a colleague.
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The graying of America and a booming Hispanic population is driving major changes in the structure of the U.S. workforce and the types of jobs that will be available over the next decade. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 2, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Excessive daytime sleepiness and narcolepsy - An approach to investigation and management.Email this article to a colleague.
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Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common presentation to physicians both in general practice and hospital settings. In this review, we provide an update on the latest theories on the pathogenesis of the condition, and discuss the approach to investigation of the sleepy patient, with particular reference to narcolepsy. Recommended therapy is reviewed for both narcolepsy and cataplexy, to provide physicians with an important reference on the investigation and management of these troubling conditions.
PMID: 22284238 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - February 2, 2012 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Morrison I, Riha RL Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research
Study Shows Why Massage Helps Exercise RecoveryStudy Shows Why Massage Helps Exercise RecoveryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Benefits reflect mitochondrial biogenesis, reduced inflammatory mediators, not clearing of lactic acid. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 2, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Report Says Dentists Should Be Paid by OutcomesReport Says Dentists Should Be Paid by OutcomesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Kellogg researchers say dental care needs a more systematic effort to improve. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 2, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Funding shortage blamed as Primary Care Cardiovascular Society closesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (PCCS) has been forced to close due to a shortage of funding, and other primary care groups warn they face similar pressures. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
NHS targets £89m annual savings from re-use of medicinesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Over half of patients would be happy to re-use medicines returned to the NHS provided they pass a safety check, a poll commissioned by the NHS Sustainability Unit has found. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
CCG management cap hinders push for GP qualityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Improving the quality of general practice will be difficult for clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) because the government cap on their management funding is so low, according to a CCG leader. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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Hockey Great Gordie Howe Has Dementia
Sugar Should Be Regulated, Taxed: Doctor
Tobacco Cos. Oppose Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs
Closing Arguments in Plan B Lawsuit
Colorado Considers Strict School Trans-Fat Ban (Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Family Medicine, WebScout, Source Type: news
#weekinreview - 3 FebruaryEmail this article to a colleague.
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A glance back over this week's primary care news, opinion, top tweets and best gaffes. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
A Rare Presenting Sign of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome in a 45-year-old ManEmail this article to a colleague.
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A 45-year-old man male presented to a primary health clinic with a 3-week history of increasing abdominal girth and diffuse abdominal pain. He had gained 5 pounds within a week despite diminished appetite. He had a 2-week history of fevers as high as 38.6° C (101.5° F) with night sweats. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Looking for PinwormsEmail this article to a colleague.
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A tip for identifying pinworm infections in pediatric patients (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Baby Aspirin for Geriatric PatientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Advice for getting aspirin into older patients (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
A Randomized Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention TrialA Randomized Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention TrialEmail this article to a colleague.
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This article recounts the challenging and sometimes onerous aspects of conducting a practice-based, randomized colorectal cancer screening intervention trial. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 2, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
GPC warns of 'target culture' as GP commissioning framework revealedEmail this article to a colleague.
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A scheme to assess clinical commissioning on 120 new measures will perpetuate 'target culture' in the NHS and could harm patients, the GPC has warned. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Health Bill amendments do not go far enough, says LabourEmail this article to a colleague.
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The government has published amendments to the Health Bill which focus on greater patient involvement and increased responsibilities for the health secretary and clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
How the commissioning framework fits with other GP targetsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The DH wants England's health outcomes to match the world's best, but the Health Bill now crawling through parliament is only part of this ambition. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
NHS launches 'vital' CKD toolkit for GPsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Toolkits to help GPs diagnose and manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the community have been launched by NHS Kidney Care. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Scottish government signs up marathon GP to promote healthy lifestylesEmail this article to a colleague.
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A marathon-running GP will team up with the Scottish government to promote physical exercise. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, Bactrim, SeptraEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, Bactrim, SeptraCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New Drug Treats Fibroids With Fewer Side EffectsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: New Drug Treats Fibroids With Fewer Side EffectsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/2/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/2/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Menopause General)
Source: MedicineNet Menopause General - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
estrogens conjugated, PremarinEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: estrogens conjugated, PremarinCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Menopause General)
Source: MedicineNet Menopause General - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Ulipristal Acetate Found Effective Against Uterine Fibroids in Two StudiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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(Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medical News Source Type: news
2012 Adult and Pediatric Immunization Schedules ReleasedEmail this article to a colleague.
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(Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medical News Source Type: news
Community Preceptor Payment and Recruitment (Lisa Slatt MEd)Email this article to a colleague.
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Results of a survey of clerkship directors on issues relating to recruitment and payment of community practices used in clerkship teaching. (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Safety Alerts Concerning NHS Direct 111 PilotsEmail this article to a colleague.
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After a Pulse investigation uncovered several safety alerts within the Government's NHS 111 pilots, as well as expressing concern that GP commissioners are being excluded from the rollout - the GPC has been prompted to call for the program to be put on hold. According to information released by PCTs and NHS Direct, there have been nine serious inappropriate incidents in four of the seven 111 pilots. The pilots have been designed to offer patients a single point of content for urgent care that excludes emergencies... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 1, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / General Practice Source Type: news
Commercial E-Prescribing Cuts Medication Errors in HospitalsCommercial E-Prescribing Cuts Medication Errors in HospitalsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The introduction of e-prescribing systems at 2 hospitals in Australia was associated with a statistically significant reduction in prescribing errors, including serious errors. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 1, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
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Ground Beef-Related Salmonella Outbreak Over: CDC
ALS Researcher Dies of Disease He Studied
Breast Cancer Charity Severs Ties With Planned Parenthood
Study Identifies New Location for Brain Speech Center
Indoor Tanning Salons Lie About Health Risks: Investigation (Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Family Medicine, WebScout, Source Type: news
New Guideline on Diabetic Neuropathic Pain Rx: Is It Really New?Email this article to a colleague.
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Three professional organizations have issued a new, evidence-based guideline for the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain based on a review of literature through the middle of 2008. There is no doubt that because the number of cases of diabetes is rapidly growing in this country, so is the number of patients with DNP. Thus any new recommendations for improving treatment of DNP are welcome. However. . . (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
COPD: 5 Things Every Primary Care Physician Needs to KnowEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Consultant Live - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
GMC reviews test for non-EU overseas doctorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The GMC is reviewing the way it tests doctors from overseas but not EU countries who want to register in the UK. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
College of GPs raises number of issues yet to be addressed in PCEHR legislationEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has provided formal comment on the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Bill 2011 and the associated Consequential Amendments. (Source: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Media Releases)
Source: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Media Releases - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New Guidelines To Prevent Infection In Minor SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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New guidelines from the Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) aimed at minimising surgical infection in day centres and primary care are now published in the Journal of Hospital Infection... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 1, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health Source Type: news
Study: Radioactive Seeds Beat Out Other Prostate Cancer TreatmentsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Study: Radioactive Seeds Beat Out Other Prostate Cancer TreatmentsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/1/2012 11:01:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/1/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New Type of Prostate Cancer Pill Extends LivesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: New Type of Prostate Cancer Pill Extends LivesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/1/2012 11:01:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/1/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego: StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/31/2012 8:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/1/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Sexual health in individuals with IDD & Autism (Jacquelyn Selbst Medical Student)Email this article to a colleague.
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(Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
A Rural Health Service Learning Elective (Rita Lahlou)Email this article to a colleague.
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Although many curricula are designed to increase student interest in primary care, few have been evaluated with regard to participants' final specialty choice, controlling for characteristics known to predict primary care practice. This session will describe an elective designed to foster interest in primary care, in which second year medical students manage operations at a free clinic, establish a continuity relationship with patients, attend a class covering primary care topics, keep a reflective journal, and complete a community project. We evaluated the impact of this course by surveying a sample of 257 alumni who grad...
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Curriculum on Care for People with Disabilities: Effects on Medical Student Attitude and Comfort Level (Andrew B. Symons M.S., M.D.)Email this article to a colleague.
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Presentation for - A curriculum on care for people with disabilities: Effects on medical student attitude and comfort level (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Teaching Communication Skills Through Medical Error Disclosure (Sudhir Vaidya MD, FAAFP)Email this article to a colleague.
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Powerpoint presentation (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Global Health - Does It Help with Family Medicine Recruitment? (David Holmes MD)Email this article to a colleague.
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Global Health Education - how does it help with FM recruitment? How is it done with funding? (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
From Crawling to Running: Helping Medical Students Understand and Implement Innovative Chronic Disease Management Techniques (Christopher Scuderi DO)Email this article to a colleague.
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Presentation for Conference on Medical Student Education (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 1, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
