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Allergy patient care during the Covid-19 pandemic
While access to testing is limited, Dr Cecilia Trigg suggests interventions to help allergy sufferers
GPs alerted to ‘coronavirus-related’ condition emerging in children
GPs have received a 'significant alert' amid concerns that the coronavirus (Covid-19) may cause a 'multisystem inflammatory state' in children.
Eczema associated with increased fracture risk, researchers warn
Patients who have eczema have a greater risk of fracture, according to a new study.
CPD – Casebook: Allergy
Learning Objectives This
How much of our prescribing has a beneficial effect?
Dr Charlotte Alexander
CPD – Video module: Food allergy and rhinitis
Learning Objectives This
Government to restrict GP prescribing of gluten-free foods from next month
GPs will no longer be able to prescribe a majority of gluten-free foods from next month, the Government has announced.
GPs ‘should limit’ adrenaline auto-injector prescriptions amid shortage
GPs should restrict adrenaline auto-injector prescriptions due to ongoing supply issues, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.
Coeliac diagnoses increase despite GPs ordering fewer tests
The number of coeliac cases diagnosed in the UK rose by a quarter between 2011 and 2015, despite the fact that GPs ordered fewer diagnostic tests, a new study has said.
Schools asked GP practices to indemnify their use of adrenaline for allergies
Schools have asked GPs to indemnify their use of emergency adrenaline auto-injectors for allergies against all claims, according to local GP leaders.
Debate: Should GPs use NICE’s approach to diagnose asthma?
Two GPs debate
New asthma guidelines – double trouble for GPs?
Dr Stephen Gaduzo and Dr Binita Kane
More GPs face restrictions on OTC prescribing
GPs in east Lancashire are the latest to face a curb on prescribing of over-the-counter medication.
