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This summary covers information on how to safeguard adults at risk of developing pressure ulcers
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Guidance on solving prescribing dilemmas, including (but not limited to) clinical responsibility, prescribing duration, and complementary therapies
Guidelines in Practice
Dr Roger Henderson examines key guidance on smoking cessation to review the treatments currently available for supporting patients in their quit attempts
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Recommendations on recognition and diagnosis of actinic keratosis, use of clinical findings, management, and options for treatment

Articles and resources to support evidence-based UK patient care
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Summarising a new European consensus on the definitions, diagnosis, screening, and management of malabsorption, with a primary care focus
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Summary of guidance on identifying, investigating and managing melanoma of the trunk, limbs, and mucosal surfaces
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Useful information on immunisation schedules for a range of vaccine-preventable infections
Guidelines in Practice
Dr Deepa Shanmugasundaram inspects new UK guidance on type 2 diabetes, highlighting the potential of primary care interventions for prevention and remission
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Diagnostic decision tools for women aged under 65 years, men aged under 65 years, and adults aged over 65 years with a suspected UTI
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This concise summary covers the diagnosis, classification, and management of age-related macular degeneration, including long-term monitoring
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Covering investigations, assessment, and diagnosis of chronic open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension
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A review of the 2025 Global Initiative for Asthma guideline, covering diagnosis, assessment, and management of asthma in adults
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Covering information form the PCDS on investigating and managing hirsutism and hyperandrogenism
Guidelines in Practice
Dr Louise Warburton reviews new guidance on foot problems in inflammatory arthritis from the perspective of general practice
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This Primary Care Hack is intended to help guide your choice of medication for type 2 diabetes, This part covers SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 RAs, and GLP-1/GIP RAs
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This Primary Care Hack is intended to help guide your choice of medication for type 2 diabetes, This part covers metformin, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, and DPP-4 inhibitors
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This summary focuses on tetanus immunisation information, and includes recommendations for the use of the vaccine, contraindications, and precautions
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Guidance on the provision of healthcare for migrant patients, including advice on assessment, vulnerable groups, and communicable and noncommunicable diseases
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Covering clinical features, management, and patient information on hand and foot eczema
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An essential resource giving practical advice about common medications, including mirtazapine, losartan, iron supplements, statins, and more
