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Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease in general practice

There are over 170 different NTM species. This number continues to rise as improvements in diagnostic technology occur, for example the use of mycobacterial whole genome sequencing (where the full or...

Recognition and assessment of dementia in primary care

Dementia is an umbrella term that is used to describe a group of symptoms that are characterised by behavioural changes and loss of cognitive and social functioning. It is caused by progressive...

Exercise and pregnancy: information for practice nurses

The Department of Health (2011b) published the Start Active, Stay Active strategy, which mirrors the WHO (2010) global recommendations for physical activity. Recommendations state that adults should...

Assessment of frailty in Alzheimer's: a literature review

While age-related cognitive dysfunction has long been the subject of studies, such as the Geriatric Giants study (Isaacs, 1965), definitions have not considered cognitive frailty to be consistent with...

Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in primary care

There may be considerable variation across CCGs and in primary and secondary care with regards to formulary restrictions. Dependent on formulary rules, some practices may restrict the number of drugs...

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