GPs should proactively follow up all high-risk or vulnerable patients who have had a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 to ensure they have access to appropriate care, according to the first clinical guideline on long COVID.
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Not enough evidence that vitamin D can treat or prevent COVID-19, says NICE
There is not currently enough evidence to support taking vitamin D to prevent or treat COVID-19, a new rapid evidence review by NICE has concluded.
What do we know about the new COVID-19 variant?
On Monday 14 December health secretary Matt Hancock told parliament that a new variant of the COVID-19 virus had been discovered and suggested it might be behind the surge in cases in the south-east of England. GPonline looks at what we know so far.
What do we know about the new COVID-19 variant?
The government has confirmed that a new variant of the COVID-19 virus is behind the surge in cases in the south-east of England. GPonline looks at what we know so far.
40 NHS long-COVID clinics to open across England ‘within weeks’
More than 40 ‘long-COVID’ specialist clinics, staffed by GPs and other healthcare professionals, are set to open ‘within weeks’, NHS England has said.
40 NHS long-COVID clinics to open across England ‘within weeks’
More than 40 ‘long-COVID’ specialist clinics, staffed by GPs and other healthcare professionals, are set to open ‘within weeks’, NHS England has said.
40 NHS long-COVID clinics to open across England ‘within weeks’
More than 40 ‘long-COVID’ specialist clinics, staffed by GPs and other healthcare professionals, are set to open ‘within weeks’, NHS England has said.
Changes to cancer pathways during pandemic ‘could benefit patients long term’
Some of the changes in how hospitals are dealing with two-week cancer referrals could lead to longer-term improvement in care pathways, a leading expert has said.
Changes to cancer pathways during pandemic ‘could benefit patients long term’
Some of the changes in how hospitals are dealing with two-week cancer referrals could lead to longer-term improvement in care pathways, a leading expert has said.
GPs place first orders from government flu jab reserve as £12m support fund rolled out
GP practices can start ordering flu vaccine from an 8m-dose government stockpile and can apply for a share of £12m in funding to cover extra costs as part of the extended 2020 campaign, the government has confirmed.
GPs place first orders from government flu jab reserve as £12m support fund rolled out
GP practices can start ordering flu vaccine from an 8m-dose government stockpile and can apply for a share of £12m in funding to cover extra costs as part of the extended 2020 campaign, the government has confirmed.
Quarter of government’s 8m-dose flu stockpile is vaccine granted temporary approval
A vaccine yet to be licensed in the UK accounts for more than a quarter of the 8m doses the government has promised to make available from next month as part of the expanded 2020 flu campaign.
Quarter of government’s 8m-dose flu stockpile is vaccine granted temporary approval
A vaccine yet to be licensed in the UK accounts for more than a quarter of the 8m doses the government has promised to make available from next month as part of the expanded 2020 flu campaign.
HRT prescriptions lower in most deprived areas of England, study finds
Prescriptions for HRT are 29% lower in GP practices in England’s most deprived areas compared with those in the most affluent areas, a new study has found.
GP gut feelings play key role in diagnosing cancer, research finds
GPs’ ‘gut feelings’ are more effective at identifying patients with cancer than some clinical guidelines, particularly in patients with non-specific or multiple symptoms, new research suggests.
GPs should not prescribe opioids, NSAIDs or paracetamol for chronic pain, says NICE
GPs should not prescribe opioids, benzodiazepines, paracetamol or NSAIDs for chronic pain, according to new draft NICE guidance.
GPs should not prescribe opioids, NSAIDs or paracetamol for chronic pain, says NICE
GPs should not prescribe opioids, benzodiazepines, paracetamol or NSAIDs for chronic primary pain, according to new draft NICE guidance.
GPs should not prescribe opioids, NSAIDs or paracetamol for chronic pain, says NICE
GPs should not prescribe opioids, benzodiazepines, paracetamol or NSAIDs for chronic primary pain, according to new draft NICE guidance.
New NICE guidance drops blanket two-week isolation rule prior to elective care
A rule that required all patients in England attending hospital for elective care to self isolate for two weeks before their procedure has been dropped under new NICE guidance.
New NICE guidance drops blanket two-week isolation rule prior to elective care
A rule that required all patients in England attending hospital for elective care to self isolate for two weeks before their procedure has been dropped under new NICE guidance.
New NICE guidance drops blanket two-week isolation rule prior to elective care
A rule that required all patients in England attending hospital for elective care to self isolate for two weeks before their procedure has been dropped under new NICE guidance.
Incentives for GPs to support weight loss under government obesity strategy
From next year GP practices will be incentivised to ensure people with obesity receive weight loss support, according to the government’s new obesity strategy which is unveiled today.
Obesity indicators could be added to QOF next year under government plans
New indicators on obesity could be added to the QOF from next year as part of the government’s strategy to help people in England lose weight.
Obesity indicators could be added to QOF next year under government plans
New indicators on obesity could be added to the QOF from next year as part of the government’s strategy to help people in England lose weight.
Obesity indicators could be added to QOF next year under government plans
New indicators on obesity could be added to the QOF from next year as part of the government’s strategy to help people in England lose weight.