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Predicting risk of osteoporotic fracture in men and women in England and Wales: prospective derivation and validation of QFractureScoresemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions These new algorithms can predict risk of fracture in primary care populations in the UK without laboratory measurements and are therefore suitable for use in both clinical settings and for self assessment (www.qfracture.org). QFractureScores could be used to identify patients at high risk of fracture who might benefit from interventions to reduce their risk. (Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 20, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hippisley-Cox, J., Coupland, C. Tags: Liver disease, Smoking and tobacco, Epidemiologic studies, general practice / family medicine, Immunology (including allergy), Drugs: cardiovascular system, Menopause (including HRT), Asthma, Connective tissue disease, Degenerative joint disease, Drugs: m Source Type: journals

Web tool helps GPs and nurses prepare for COPD strategyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A web-based resource to help GPs and nurses prepare for the forthcoming COPD national strategy has been launched by the General Practice Airways Group (GPIAG). (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News - November 20, 2009 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Should the NHS strive to eradicate all unexplained variation? Yesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 19, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Richards, S. Tags: Patients, general practice / family medicine, Quality improvement, Guidelines, Health promotion HEAD TO HEAD Source Type: journals

The power of storiesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 19, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Groves, T. Tags: Patients, general practice / family medicine, Spinal cord, Pregnancy, Reproductive medicine, Sexual health, Surgical diagnostic tests, General surgery, Medical error/ patient safety, Health education, Health promotion, Sexual health (public health) EDIT Source Type: journals

NHS funding crisis provides opportunity to promote greater self care among patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 19, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Carlowe, J. Tags: Neurogastroenterology, general practice / family medicine, Pain (neurology), Nursing, Dermatology NEWS Source Type: journals

National Patient Safety Agency: combining stories with statistics to minimise harmemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 19, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Lamont, T., Scarpello, J. Tags: Patients, general practice / family medicine, Surgical diagnostic tests, Gastrointestinal surgery, General surgery, Screening (epidemiology), Poisoning, Medical error/ patient safety, Occupational and environmental medicine, Screening (public health) Source Type: journals

Doctors Are No Better Than Patients At Facing Up To Personal End-Of-Life Care, UKemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Family doctors would welcome more support in helping them talk to patients about death and dying. A survey by The King's Fund found that three out of four GPs agree that as professionals they have an integral role in end-of-life care and that they should be actively encouraging patients to plan for how they want to be cared for when they die. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

My Lab One Portable Ultrasound from Esaote Makes Debutemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
At the ongoing Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf, Esaote out of Genoa, Italy is releasing a new portable ultrasound system that features a 12 inch touch screen for manipulating settings without having to use buttons. The My Lab One can be worn on a shoulder strap and is designed for mobile applications such as ambulatory anesthesia, EMT, military and sports medicine. From the press release: The automatic rotation of the image according to the position of the system, an ergonomic probe equipped with controls, a long life battery, all add up to making this ultrasound an extraordinary innovation in the medical system arena. M...
Source: Medgadget Anesthesiology - November 19, 2009 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: info

"Guided Care" Receives Award For Innovation In Practice Improvementemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Guided Care, a new model of comprehensive health care for people with multiple chronic conditions, has received the 2009 Medical Economics Award for Innovation in Practice Improvement from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) and Medical Economics magazine. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

"Guided Care" Receives Award For Innovation In Practice Improvementemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Guided Care, a new model of comprehensive health care for people with multiple chronic conditions, has received the 2009 Medical Economics Award for Innovation in Practice Improvement from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) and Medical Economics magazine. Chad Boult, MD, MPH, MBA, principal investigator of the Guided Care study and director of the Roger C. (Source: Nursing News From Medical News Today)
Source: Nursing News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

GP Groups United On Collaborative Care, Australiaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
United General Practice Australia (UGPA) - the coalition of the peak groups representing Australia's general practitioners (GPs) - today issued a strong united endorsement of collaborative care arrangements between health professionals to deliver the best possible health outcomes for Australian patients. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 18, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Is primary care research a lost cause?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 18, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mar, C. D. Tags: Liver disease, Infectious diseases, general practice / family medicine, Immunology (including allergy), Drugs: cardiovascular system, Connective tissue disease, Degenerative joint disease, Musculoskeletal syndromes, Rheumatoid arthritis EDITORIALS Source Type: journals

Ovarian canceremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 18, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hamilton, W., Menon, U. Tags: Neurogastroenterology, Clinical trials (epidemiology), Epidemiologic studies, Stomach and duodenum, general practice / family medicine, Pain (neurology), Menopause (including HRT), Colon cancer, Gynecological cancer, Screening (oncology), Radiology, Disab Source Type: journals

GP groups united on collaborative careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
United General Practice Australia (UGPA) – the coalition of the peak groups representing Australia’s general practitioners (GPs) – today issued a strong united endorsement of collaborative care arrangements between health professionals to deliver the best possible health outcomes for Australian patients. (Source: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Media Releases)
Source: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Media Releases - November 18, 2009 Category: Primary Care Source Type: organizations

Setting new standards for general practiceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The RACGP Standards for general practices (revised 3rd edition), against which general practices are surveyed for accreditation, are under revision by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). (Source: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Media Releases)
Source: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Media Releases - November 18, 2009 Category: Primary Care Source Type: organizations

MRI follow-up of conservatively treated meniscal knee lesions in general practiceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  In conservatively treated patients, meniscal deterioration on follow-up MRI 1 year after trauma is predicted by higher age and body weight, initial total ACL rupture, and location in the medial posterior horn. Change in MRI appearance is not associated with clinical outcome. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory MusculoskeletalDOI 10.1007/s00330-009-1648-3Authors Edwin H. G. Oei, University Medical Center Rotterdam Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology (ART Program), Erasmus MC Room Ee21–40a, Dr. Molewaterplein 50 3015 GE Rotterdam The NetherlandsIngrid M. Koster, Univ...
Source: European Radiology - November 18, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: European Radiology Source Type: journals

Clinical inertia in general practice: widespread and related to the outcome of diabetes careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. GPs were more inclined to control blood glucose levels than BP or cholesterol levels. Inertia in response to poorly controlled high BP was less common if nurses assisted GPs. (Source: Family Practice)
Source: Family Practice - November 17, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: van Bruggen, R., Gorter, K., Stolk, R., Klungel, O., Rutten, G. Tags: Primary Care Epidemiology Source Type: journals

The course of newly presented unexplained complaints in general practice patients: a prospective cohort studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. One year after initial presentation, a large proportion of newly presented UCs remained unexplained and unresolved. We identified determinants that GPs might want to consider in the early detection of patients at risk of UC persistence and/or low QoL. (Source: Family Practice)
Source: Family Practice - November 17, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: Koch, H, van Bokhoven, M., Bindels, P., van der Weijden, T, Dinant, G., ter Riet, G Tags: Qualitative Research Source Type: journals

The effect of reminder letters on the uptake of an e-learning programme on dementia: a randomized trial in general practiceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. Three reminder letters added to a nation-wide dissemination increased the probability for a GP logon in the ELP by a Factor 8. However, in total, only a small proportion used the ELP. Thus, further research is needed in order to consider future implementation strategies for Internet-based Continuous Medical Education activities among not primed GPs. (Source: Family Practice)
Source: Family Practice - November 17, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: Waldorff, F. B., Siersma, V., Nielsen, B., Steenstrup, A. P., Bro, F. Tags: Qualitative Research Source Type: journals

Vulnerability and the 'slippery slope' at the end-of-life: a qualitative study of euthanasia, general practice and home death in The Netherlandsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. While this qualitative evidence cannot disprove existence of abuse, it suggests that euthanasia practices have evolved in such a way that patients are more likely to talk about euthanasia than to die a euthanasia death. (Source: Family Practice)
Source: Family Practice - November 17, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: Norwood, F., Kimsma, G., Battin, M. P Tags: Qualitative Research Source Type: journals

Telephone consultations on palliative sedation therapy and euthanasia in general practice in The Netherlands in 2003: a report from insideemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. GPs caring for patients dying at home encountered complex clinical dilemmas in end-of-life care (including palliative sedation therapy and euthanasia). They valued practical advice from, and open discussion with, GP advisors. The advice often helped the GP find solutions to the patient's problems that did not require deliberately foreshortening life. (Source: Family Practice)
Source: Family Practice - November 17, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: van Heest, F., Finlay, I., Kramer, J., Otter, R, Meyboom-de Jong, B Tags: Qualitative Research Source Type: journals

Lonely patients in general practice: a call for revealing GPs' emotions? A qualitative studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. When confronted with lonely patients, a helpful distinction could be made between transitory and chronic loneliness. Chronically lonely patients are more likely to evoke negative feelings and behaviour in their GPs. GPs should try to recognize these emotions and make sure they do not harmfully influence consultation. (Source: Family Practice)
Source: Family Practice - November 17, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: van der Zwet, J., Koelewijn-van Loon, M. S, van den Akker, M. Tags: Health Services Research Source Type: journals

One in 20 with Parkinson's disease misdiagnosedemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
More than one in 20 patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease have been misdiagnosed and can be taken off treatment safely- suggests a study of 92 Scottish general practices. (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 17, 2009 Category: Primary Care Tags: News Source Type: news

Safety in numbers: the rise of the GP federationemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
It’s two years since the RCGP proposed its ‘roadmap’ for general practice, which envisaged practices working together as federations, pooling skills and resources to broaden the range of services on offer in primary care. (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 17, 2009 Category: Primary Care Tags: News Source Type: news

Effectiveness of IT-based diabetes management interventions: a review of the literatureemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Several limitations could affect the outcomes of IT-based diabetes management interventions to an unknown degree. These limitations make it difficult to attribute changes solely to such interventions. (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - November 17, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: Beth CostaKristine FitzgeraldKay JonesTrisha Dunning Source Type: journals

Poor service provision is blamed for overuse of antipsychotics in dementia patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 16, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mashta, O. Tags: general practice / family medicine, Memory disorders (neurology), Stroke, Drugs: psychiatry, Memory disorders (psychiatry), Psychotic disorders (incl schizophrenia), Quality improvement NEWS Source Type: journals

'Children's GPs'? Let's keep the 'general' in general practiceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
It is imperative that, to be successful in general practice, you need to adapt to changing times. (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)
Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates - November 16, 2009 Category: Primary Care Tags: Comment and Analysis Source Type: info

AMA Takes On Social Issues, Backs Reform, Rebuts 100-Year Trendemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
After a century of health-reform opposition - with highlights such as coining the term "socialized medicine," - the American Medical Association is now supporting Democrats' overhaul efforts, as well as taking on a few one taboo social issues, NPR's Health Blog reports. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

AMA Takes On Social Issues, Backs Reform, Rebuts 100-Year Trendemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
After a century of health-reform opposition - with highlights such as coining the term "socialized medicine," - the American Medical Association is now supporting Democrats' overhaul efforts, as well as taking on a few one taboo social issues, NPR's Health Blog reports. (Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today)
Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today - November 16, 2009 Category: Primary Care Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Doctors Face Image Problems; Patients Deal With Shortages, Are Urged To Question Careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Doctors must not only face the fading image of primary care providers, but also physician shortage issues. Meanwhile, some experts suggest patients consider saying "no" to their doctor to control health care costs. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Doctors Face Image Problems; Patients Deal With Shortages, Are Urged To Question Careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Doctors must not only face the fading image of primary care providers, but also physician shortage issues. Meanwhile, some experts suggest patients consider saying "no" to their doctor to control health care costs. (Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today)
Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today - November 16, 2009 Category: Primary Care Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Risk of gynecological cancers in users of estradiol/dydrogesterone or other HRT preparations.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: This study provides evidence that the risk of developing gynecological cancers with E/D use of several months to a few years is similar to the risks of developing gynecological cancer without HRT or use of other HRT. PMID: 19905903 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Climacteric)
Source: Climacteric - November 15, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Schneider C, Jick SS, Meier CR Tags: Climacteric Source Type: journals

Therapeutic effects of mud packs on joint ailment and quality of life from patients with gonarthrosis—A controlled clinical studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Results suggest that mud packs raise the quality of life and lowering the discomfort of patients with gonarthrosis. It is an additional therapy which has low side effects. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: P.W. Guendling, S. Schaedle, K. Jork Source Type: journals

Effectiveness and tolerability of the homeopathic treatment Vertigoheel for the treatment of vertigo in hypertensive subjects in general clinical practiceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Vertigoheel appears to have positive effects on vertigo in hypertensive patients >aged 50 years. Given its good tolerability Vertigoheel could be particularly beneficial for treating vertigo in an elderly population with a diagnosis of hypertension and further concomitant diseases. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: E. Seeger-Schellerhoff, M. Corgiolu Source Type: journals

Professional development in complementary medicine/homeopathyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Homeopathy should be included as an optional addition to medical studies. The evaluation results assisted us in the conception of two clinical elective subjects: homeopathy and TCIM. Furthermore we are in the process of developing of a master's degree course in the integrated practice of homeopathy, in cooperation with the central Society of Homeopathy and Otto-von-Guericke-University, Magdeburg. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: K. Werwick, M. Reed, M. Herrmann Source Type: journals

Preliminary results of a pragmatic randomised controlled trial in general practice investigating the effectiveness of acupuncture against migraine: Qualitative analysis of brain perfusion SPECTemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Preliminary results illustrate that basal brain perfusion scan resembles a multi-infarct pattern in most patients. Verum acupuncture induces modifications in global and regional brain perfusion scans that also correlate with a clinical improvement in the number and intensity of the migraine crisis. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: C. Ramos-Font, J. Vas, A.C. Rebollo-Aguirre, M. Gomez-Rio, D. Caballero, M. Martin-Avila, J.E. Cabrera-Iboleon, M.A. Olmos-Raya Source Type: journals

Chlamydia screening in young people fails to reduce prevalenceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 13, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mayor, S. Tags: general practice / family medicine, Screening (epidemiology), Screening (public health) NEWS Source Type: journals

Characteristics of applicants who obtain interviews at orthodontic postgraduate programs.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Programs are interested in rounded, well-balanced individuals who excel at more than one thing. Cumulative grade point average and orthodontic work experience were the most significant. PMID: 19905865 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Angle Orthodontist)
Source: The Angle Orthodontist - November 13, 2009 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ardeshna AP, Fong CA Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: journals

Skills For Health Launches Core Standards For Assistant Practitioners, UKemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
New core standards for Assistant Practitioners are published today by Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council for healthcare. The standards were developed in response to requests from employers and commissioners concerned at variation in the responsibilities, education and training of staff employed in the role. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Malignancies in the rheumatoid arthritis abatacept clinical development programme: an epidemiological assessmentemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The IR of total malignancy (excluding NMSC), breast, colorectal, lung cancers and lymphoma in the abatacept CDP were consistent with those in a comparable RA population. These data suggest no new safety signals with respect to malignancies, which will continue to be monitored. (Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases - November 12, 2009 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Simon, T A, Smitten, A L, Franklin, J, Askling, J, Lacaille, D, Wolfe, F, Hochberg, M C, Qi, K, Suissa, S Tags: Unlocked, Immunology (including allergy), Biological agents, Connective tissue disease, Degenerative joint disease, Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Musculoskeletal syndromes, Rheumatoid arthritis, Epidemiology Clinical and epidemiological res Source Type: journals

Study: Trimming US Health Care Spending Will Require New Approachesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Slowing the growth in U.S. health care spending will most likely require adoption of an array of strategies as well as an improved approach to moving promising strategies into widespread use, according to a new analysis by the RAND Corporation. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Study: Trimming US Health Care Spending Will Require New Approachesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Slowing the growth in U.S. health care spending will most likely require adoption of an array of strategies as well as an improved approach to moving promising strategies into widespread use, according to a new analysis by the RAND Corporation. (Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today)
Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today - November 12, 2009 Category: Information Technology Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Pediatric Physicians' Views On Religion, Spiritualityemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Pediatricians and pediatric oncologists express differing views on religion and spirituality, largely based on the types of patients they treat, according to a survey that will appear in the current edition of the journal Social Problems. (Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today - November 12, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Pediatric Physicians' Views On Religion, Spiritualityemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Pediatricians and pediatric oncologists express differing views on religion and spirituality, largely based on the types of patients they treat, according to a survey that will appear in the current edition of the journal Social Problems. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Investigating recurrent respiratory infections in primary careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 12, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Wood, P., Peckham, D. Tags: Infectious diseases, general practice / family medicine, Immunology (including allergy), Diet, Child health, Radiology, Asthma, Pneumonia (respiratory medicine), Sexual health, Clinical diagnostic tests, Radiology (diagnostics), Screening (epidemiology), Source Type: journals

Ethics Guide For Rural MDsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
With an eye to small-town health professionals as well as to the people training students to practice medicine beyond metropolitan settings, Dartmouth's Department of Community and Family Medicine is unveiling the Handbook for Rural Health Care Ethics. William A. Nelson, Ph.D. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

The impact of renal insufficiency and anaemia on survival in patients with cardiovascular disease: a cohort studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In patients with cardiovascular disease in the community, chronic kidney disease and anaemia occur commonly. The presence of chronic kidney disease carries an increased mortality risk which increases in an additive way with the addition of anaemia. These results suggest that early primary care diagnosis and management of this high risk group may be worthwhile. (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - November 12, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jocelyn AndersonLiam GlynnJohn NewellAlberto IglesiasDonal ReddanAndrew Murphy Source Type: journals

Breaking Down The Barriers: GPs And Pharmacists Launch Joint Inquiryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A new Inquiry has been jointly launched by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) to encourage closer integrated working between the two professions, locally and nationally. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Study: Face Time At Doctor Visits Expanding, Not Dwindlingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Researchers have found that, contrary to conventional wisdom backed by "a more than 10 percent drop" in physician pay and consumer complaints, doctors are actually spending more time with their patients than they used to, the Los Angeles Times' Booster Shots blog reports. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / general practice Source Type: news

Self diagnosisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: BMJ Online First)
Source: BMJ Online First - November 11, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Goyder, C., McPherson, A., Glasziou, P. Tags: Infectious diseases, Urology, Patients, general practice / family medicine, Pregnancy, Reproductive medicine, Ophthalmology, Child health, Degenerative joint disease, Musculoskeletal syndromes, Dermatology, Clinical diagnostic tests, Urological surgery, E Source Type: journals