MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'clinical knowledge'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:51:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404959&cid=t_161081_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Fchlamydia-%25e2%2580%2593-uncomplicated-genital-%25e2%2580%2593-management%2F Title: Chlamydia – uncomplicated genital – Management Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries The Skinny:  Covers when and how to test people with signs and symptoms suggestive of chlamydia, and when to screen asymptomatic people for chlamydia infection in primary care.  Also the management of people with signs and symptoms strongly suggestive of chlamydia, or with a positive test result for chlamydia, including notification of sexual partners. Date of publication: May 2009 Publication type: Clinical Knowledge Summary Acknowledgement: http://cks.library.nhs.uk Posted in Clinical Knowledge Summary Tagged: Chlamydia Infections, Diagnosis, Primary Care, Screening, Sexual Health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404959 Wed, 13 May 2009 08:43:21 +0100 2404959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404960&cid=t_161081_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Fdeep-vein-thrombosis-%25e2%2580%2593-prevention-for-travellers-%25e2%2580%2593-management%2F Title: Deep vein thrombosis – prevention for travellers – Management Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries The Skinny: Considers the risk of Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) as a result of long distance travel detailing those groups at greater risk and preventive measures that can be taken. Date of publication: May 2009 Publication type: Clinical Knowledge Summary Acknowledgement: http://cks.library.nhs.uk Posted in Clinical Knowledge Summary Tagged: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Risk Factors, Travel (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404960 Wed, 13 May 2009 08:40:54 +0100 2404960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404961&cid=t_161081_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Ffungal-nail-infection-onychomycosis-%25e2%2580%2593-management%2F Title: Fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) – Management Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries The Skinny: Details diagnosis, treatment and patient advice in relation to fungal nail infection. Date of publication: May 2009 Publication type: Clinical Knowledge Summary Acknowledgement: http://cks.library.nhs.uk Posted in Clinical Knowledge Summary Tagged: Diagnosis, Drug Therapy, Mycoses, Nails, Patient Information, Self Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404961 Wed, 13 May 2009 08:37:04 +0100 2404961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404962&cid=t_161081_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Ffungal-skin-infection-%25e2%2580%2593-body-and-groin-%25e2%2580%2593-management%2F Title: Fungal skin infection – body and groin – Management Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries The Skinny: Fungal infection of the skin is caused by dermatophytes, and is also known as ringworm or tinea, this summary covers diagnosis, investigations,  advice, treatment and referral for instances on the body and groin. Date of publication: May 2009 Publication type: Clinical Knowledge Summary Acknowledgement: http://cks.library.nhs.uk Posted in Clinical Knowledge Summary Tagged: Diagnosis, Drug Therapy, Mycoses, Nails, Patient Information, Self Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404962 Wed, 13 May 2009 08:31:22 +0100 2404962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404963&cid=t_161081_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Ffungal-skin-infection-%25e2%2580%2593-foot-%25e2%2580%2593-management%2F Title: Fungal skin infection – foot – Management Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries The Skinny: Fungal infection of the foot (athlete’s foot or tinea pedis) is a superficial skin infection of the feet and toes, predominantly caused by dermatophytes, this summary covers diagnosis, investigations,  advice, treatment and referral for instances on the body and groin. Date of publication: May 2009 Publication type: Clinical Knowledge Summary Acknowledgement: http://cks.library.nhs.uk Posted in Clinical Knowledge Summary Tagged: Diagnosis, Drug Therapy, Mycoses, Nails, Patient Information, Self Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404963 Wed, 13 May 2009 08:29:02 +0100 2404963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404964&cid=t_161081_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Ffungal-skin-infection-%25e2%2580%2593-scalp-%25e2%2580%2593-management%2F Title: Fungal skin infection – scalp – Management Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries The Skinny: Fungal infection of the skin, caused by dermatophytes, is also known as ringworm or tinea. When specifically affecting the scalp, it is called tinea capitis. This summary covers diagnosis, investigations,  advice, treatment, follow up and referral for instances on the body and groin. Date of publication: May 2009 Publication type: Clinical Knowledge Summary Acknowledgement: http://cks.library.nhs.uk Posted in Clinical Knowledge Summary Tagged: Dermatology, Diagnosis, Mycoses, Patient Information, Prescriptions, Referral (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404964 Wed, 13 May 2009 07:22:53 +0100 2404964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404965&cid=t_161081_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Fgiant-cell-arteritis-%25e2%2580%2593-management%2F Title: Giant cell arteritis – Management Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries The Skinny: Giant Cell Ateritis is a systemic inflammatory vasculitis of unknown etiology that affects medium- and large-sized arteries . It is a disease of elderly persons and can result in a wide variety of systemic, neurologic, and ophthalmologic complications. Visual loss is one of the most significant causes of morbidity in GCA. Permanent visual impairment may occur in as many as 60% of patients. This summary details initial management, the need for shared care, treatment and advice and information for the patient. Date of publication: May 2009 Publication type: Clinical Knowledge Summary Acknowledgement: http://cks.library.nhs.uk Posted in Clinical Knowledge Summary Tagged: Drug Therapy, OphthalmologySha... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404965 Wed, 13 May 2009 07:20:40 +0100 2404965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367601&cid=t_161081_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FtTFxdY36JfU%2F A reader recently commented about something called openEHR. Maybe I was a little swayed by anything that says open since open source has used the term open so much. The idea of an open EHR sounded really interesting to me. I’m still not sure I completely understand the plan of openEHR, but I was put in contact with a fine lady named Heather Leslie who is working with openEHR on a product called Clinical Knowledge Manager (CKM). I must admit that when I read the various information on clinical knowledge manager’s attempt to create clinical archetypes I was pretty lost. Maybe I’m just dumb or maybe across the pond (the project started in the UK) they are just using different terminology. Possibly it’s a little of both. When I got this email about clinical knowledge ma... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367601 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:53:53 +0100 2367601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1117900&cid=t_161081_145_f&fid=36688&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.egmedicine.com%2F%7Er%2Fegmedicine%2Fusmle%2F%7E3%2F206750965%2F The USMLE Step 2 Committee has decided to increase the passing standards of the Step 2 CS and Step 2 CK Exams. Step 2 CS Passing Standard Increase! Performance levels required to pass the Step 2 CS examination have increased in two of the three Step 2 CS subcomponents. Those categories [...] (Source: USMLE) USMLE blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1117900 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:13:42 +0100 1117900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097822&cid=t_161081_145_f&fid=36688&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.egmedicine.com%2F%7Er%2Fegmedicine%2Fusmle%2F%7E3%2F200647670%2F The National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®) is developing new software for delivery of its examination programs, including the United States Medical Licensing Examination™ (USMLE™), which NBME jointly owns with the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). A field trial of this software is planned for February 11 to March 1, 2008, at selected Prometric™ [...] (Source: USMLE) USMLE blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097822 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 06:17:12 +0100 1097822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097834&cid=t_161081_145_f&fid=36688&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.egmedicine.com%2F%7Er%2Fegmedicine%2Fusmle%2F%7E3%2F199107420%2F A small number of multiple-choice items with associated audio and/or video clips will be introduced into the USMLE Step 2 CK Examination beginning in early August 2007. No more than 5 items with associated media clips will appear in a single examination. The 2007 USMLE Orientation Materials include a small number of multiple-choice items that [...] (Source: USMLE) USMLE blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097834 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:40:00 +0100 1097834