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NEWS
NICE tool will create inequality
NICE lipid modification guidelines will lead to social inequality and miss cardiovascular risk in ethnic minority patients, say UK researchers.
Bar on nurses prescribing mixed drugs hinders palliative care plans
Rules barring nurse prescribers from prescribing drugs that need mixing in syringe drivers could hinder DoH plans to offer more people palliative care at home.
Drug offers hope for Alzheimer's patients
An experimental drug has shown promise for slowing the progress of Alzheimer's disease in a small trial, claim researchers.
CLINICAL EDUCATION
Medical management of asthma
The stepwise approach to asthma management is well established, writes Dr David Morris.
How asthma care is changing
Recent innovations in asthma care and the future implications for practice are reviewed by Julie Hall.
Switching to low-dose simvastatin
Changing to generic simvastatin may bring significant cost benefits. By Dr James Moon and Dr Richard Bogle.
Tailoring oral contraception to patient need
Prescribers need to consider the risk-benefit balance when choosing which oral contraceptive to offer their patient, writes Dr David Morris.
The impact of polypharmacy in hypertension
Addressing the issue of polypharmacy can improve outcomes. By Professor Anthony Barnett and Dr Ashish Samat.
Managing psoriasis in the elderly
Psoriasis is more prevalent in older people, but they are less likely to consult their GP about it. By Dr Richard Parslew.
