New test to diagnose Barrett's oesophagus could herald primary care screening programme
10 Sep 10
A new diagnostic test for Barrett’s oesophagus could be the foundation of a screening programme in primary care, according to UK-led research.
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QOF has narrowed health inequalities
10 Sep 10
The Quality and Outcomes Framework has narrowed health inequalities by cutting admissions and deaths from heart disease most in deprived areas, new research shows.
Regular statin use 'reduces rheumatoid arthritis risk'
09 Sep 10
Patients who show better adherence to statin therapy have a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to a retrospective study of patient records.
GPs barred from applying NICE back pain guidance
08 Sep 10
Exclusive: GPs are being prevented from putting controversial NICE guidance on low back pain into action because primary care organisations are refusing to fund its recommendations of acupuncture and spinal manipulation.
Rivaroxaban an 'effective and safe' alternative to warfarin for treating DVT
06 Sep 10
A new anticoagulant could provide an alternative to warfarin in the treatment of patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a study has shown.
No evidence for morning sickness treatments
09 Sep 10
None of the many current treatment options for women with morning sickness have enough evidence to show they are effective and safe, concludes a gold-standard systematic review.
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Physios may get prescribing powers
09 Sep 10
The Department of Health is considering whether to give physiotherapists and podiatrists independent prescribing rights.
MHRA under pressure to withdraw rosiglitazone
07 Sep 10
The UK drug regulator has come under fire for failing to act on an expert recommendation to withdraw the type 2 diabetes drug rosiglitazone.
BMA backs minimum alcohol price plan
06 Sep 10
The BMA has thrown its weight behind plans in Scotland to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.
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Patients denied IVF treatment by cash-strapped PCTs
03 Sep 10
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Statins switching 'may increase patients' cardiovascular risk'
03 Sep 10
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Probe into possible link between swine flu vaccine and narcolepsy
02 Sep 10
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Practice size 'makes no difference' to QOF achievement
01 Sep 10
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GP referrals on the rise again, DH figures show
31 Aug 10
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Inquiry calls for new measures to deter GPs from prescribing drugs for minor illnesses
27 Aug 10
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QOF experts advise some thresholds 'should be raised to 100%'
26 Aug 10
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Aspirin advised for pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia
26 Aug 10
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GPs call for better checks on pharmacist supply of statins
25 Aug 10
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NICE invites new QOF indicator submissions
24 Aug 10
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Hypertension guidance revamp urged 'to address ethnic differences'
20 Aug 10
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Ten PCTs pull NHS funding for homeopathy
19 Aug 10
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Study suggests possible paracetamol link with asthma
19 Aug 10
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GP allergy guidance 'undermined by lack of specialist services'
16 Aug 10
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Primary care researchers develop new diabetes risk tool
12 Aug 10
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Ministers consider OTC antibiotics ban
12 Aug 10
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NICE issues child food allergy guidance
11 Aug 10
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PCTs to scale back vascular screening plans
10 Aug 10
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RCGP chair calls for end to nanny state
09 Aug 10
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NICE committee raises QOF HbA1c target
06 Aug 10
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Two thirds of GPs fear hospital waiting times rise
05 Aug 10
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Call to 'urgently' redefine GP role in maternity services
04 Aug 10
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GPs should 'advise weight loss for hot flushes'
04 Aug 10
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Antidepressants linked with significant risk of stroke and fracture
03 Aug 10
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Insulin pumps 'better than injections for type 1 diabetes'
30 Jul 10
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Use of calcium supplements in osteoporosis 'should be reassessed'
30 Jul 10
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ARBs not equally effective at reducing blood pressure, UK study finds
29 Jul 10
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Polypill cardiovascular benefits 'less than expected'
28 Jul 10
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Government defends right to homeopathy on the NHS
27 Jul 10
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Widespread misdiagnosis of coeliac disease
26 Jul 10
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QOF will be redrawn to focus on outcomes
21 Jul 10
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Government publishes plans for national outcome targets for GPs
20 Jul 10
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Bowel screening test could be 'important step forward'
16 Jul 10
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Concern over growing use of ezetimibe by GPs
15 Jul 10
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Strict diabetes control may protect at micro level
13 Jul 10
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Lansley faces backlash over obesity plans
12 Jul 10
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Oral bisphosphonates 'increase risk of oesophageal cancer'
03 Sep 10
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GP researchers draw up cancer 'red flags' hit-list
02 Sep 10
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High heart rate a cardiovascular risk factor in heart failure patients
02 Sep 10
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Telemonitoring improves outcomes in heart failure patients
01 Sep 10
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Migraine 'increases risk of mortality'
31 Aug 10
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BNP test required for suspected heart failure diagnosis
27 Aug 10
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Decisions on end-of-life care 'heavily influenced by GPs' religious beliefs'
26 Aug 10
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Official figures show rapid rise in STI infections
25 Aug 10
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GPs warned to check patients' use of complementary medicines
24 Aug 10
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Fears over transfer of community services as PCTs ordered to press ahead
23 Aug 10
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Confidence in acupuncture 'improves results'
19 Aug 10
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Insomnia treatment 'effective for up to six months'
19 Aug 10
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Bariatric surgery 'reduces dependence on diabetes drugs'
17 Aug 10
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NICE unveils nine more 'quality standards' to judge GP commissioning
12 Aug 10
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Private providers 'should be paid less for less complex work'
12 Aug 10
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Treat physical inactivity as a disease, argues GP expert
12 Aug 10
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GP experts welcome new QOF dementia targets
11 Aug 10
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Primary prevention cardiovascular indicator planned for QOF
09 Aug 10
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Revealed: The 30-year contract with Care UK that GP commissioners will have to honour
06 Aug 10
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NICE mulls change to QOF blood pressure targets
06 Aug 10
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New targets for crackdown on GP prescribing revealed
05 Aug 10
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Majority of patients with cardiovascular conditions 'are fit to fly'
04 Aug 10
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NICE announces new QOF indicators
03 Aug 10
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GPs urged to review procedures for meningitis
03 Aug 10
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Warning on falls risk with thiazide diuretics in older patients
30 Jul 10
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GPs warned of convulsion risk in children given flu jab
29 Jul 10
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Government urged to pay 'substantial' incentives for GPs in deprived areas
28 Jul 10
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Government pledges an additional £50m to fund 'innovative' cancer drugs
28 Jul 10
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Heart tsar sets out primary care CVD strategy
27 Jul 10
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Quadrivalent vaccine offers women 'sustained protection'
21 Jul 10
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NICE to provide guidance on GP referrals
20 Jul 10
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Government to stand by two week cancer vow
16 Jul 10
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GPs 'need incentives to provide continuity of care'
16 Jul 10
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Regulator launches safety review of diabetes drug
14 Jul 10
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Government reveals details of new outcomes framework
12 Jul 10
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HPV infection linked to increased risk of skin cancer
09 Jul 10
