The new asthma guidelines in real world clinical practice

The joint BTS/NICE/SIGN guideline on asthma is still relatively recent but being aware of its recommendations and putting them into everyday practice may be two different things. We look at the key considerations
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QRISK4: What’s on the horizon in CVD risk assessment

CVD risk assessment tools are continually evolving and the latest iteration of QRISK includes a number of ‘new’ risk factors that GPNs should be aware of as part of a holistic effort to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease
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Poorly controlled asthma: treatment options in the joint NICE/BTS/SIGN guideline

 

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Diagnosis of heart failure

Heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalisations in the over 65s and has a high prevalence in patients attending for regular review of long term illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD). General practice nurses play a vital role in the management of patients with long term conditions, and are therefore in an ideal position to identify the early signs and symptoms of heart failure in patients that are most at risk of developing this condition.

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Chronic kidney disease in the 21st century: going digital Travel health update Innovative software to support routine respiratory reviews Obesity management: the roles of GLP-1 RAs and behaviour change Alcohol swabs and intramuscular injections: where do we stand? A practical approach to frailty Learning by reading Improving diabetes care: collaborative efforts to drive better outcomes

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The urgent need to address disparities in nurse T&Cs Use of technology in diabetes: a practical case study Greener practice in primary care nursing Guidelines in a nutshell: NICE – the final joint guidance on asthma Connecting with the natural health service Travel health update New advice on COPD and comorbidities How’s my driving? Using quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes Practice Nurse bite-sized learning:  Understanding Stroke Using artificial intelligence to improve spirometry provision: a case study

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26 Sep 2024

Travel health services in general practice: Important information for all general practice nurses in England The case for general practice nurse-led group clinics New joint asthma guideline: implications for children and young people Protecting patients, protecting the health service: seasonal flu update Travel health update Practice nurse bite-sized learning:Understanding heart failure management Coaching – not just for Olympians

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23 Jul 2024

Practice Nurse bite-sized learning: Understanding chronic kidney disease Metabolic liver disease – what you need to know and do General practice: the seeds of discontent Beyond the numbers:personalising care for people with long term conditions Travel health update The why and how of foot assessments in diabetes

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