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Iron deficiency without anaemia – GPnotebook

WebIron deficiency anemia (hemoglobin <=130 g/L in males and <=120 g/L in females) is a late manifestation of iron deficiency, both of which are common medical …

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Management of raised triglycerides – GPnotebook

Webpatients with triglycerides up to 10 mmol/l: initiate omega-3-acid ethyl esters (1 g twice daily increasing to 2 g twice daily if inadequate effect) for 8 weeks and/or fibrate …

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IgG (summary and causes of increased and reduced levels)

WebIgG (summary and causes of increased and reduced levels) IgG is the main circulating immunoglobulin, and it is present both in plasma and in interstitial fluid. It has …

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Vitamin D deficiency – GPnotebook

WebVitamin D deficiency is associated with increased all-cause mortality in older men with no lung impairment as well as in those with restrictive or obstructive lung impairment. …

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Polymyalgia rheumatica – GPnotebook

WebPolymyalgia rheumatic (PMR) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown aetiology which presnts with pain and stiffness that is worst in the morning and …

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Insomnia in children – GPnotebook

WebBehavioral sleep problems are the most common sleep problems in childhood within the general population (1) between 15% and 30% of 2- to 5-year-old …

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New York Association classification of heart failure

WebAuthoring team. New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification is used to grade the severity of functional limitations in a patient with heart failure (1): class I no limitation of …

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Mental health – GPnotebook

WebThe Mental Health Taskforce note (1): one in four adultsexperiences at least one diagnosablemental health problem in any given year. half of all mental health …

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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) – GPnotebook

WebAuthoring team. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Overlapping Syndrome (POTS) was first defined in the adult population as an increase in …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome – GPnotebook

Webcognitive fatigue that worsens existing difficulties. rapid loss of muscle strength or stamina after starting an activity, causing for example, sudden weakness, clumsiness, lack of …

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Baby check (newborn check) – GPnotebook

WebCarry out a complete examination of the baby within 72 hours of the birth and at 6 to 8 weeks after the birth (see the Public Health England newborn and infant …

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Mental Health Act (1983) – GPnotebook

Webthe Mental Health Act 1983 has been amended by the Mental Health Act 2007 (but is still termed the Mental Health Act 1983) the Mental Health Act 2007 has change the …

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and contraception

WebHormone Replacement Therapy and Contraception. women may use a Mirena 52 mg LNG-IUS with estrogen for up to 5 years for endometrial protection as part of an …

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Section 2 (Mental Health Act) – GPnotebook

WebSection 2 of the Mental Health Act allows compulsory admission for assessment, or for assessment followed by medical treatment, for a duration of up to 28 …

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Section 4 (Mental Health Act) – GPnotebook

WebSection 4 allows emergency detainment for the purpose of assessment for a duration of up to 72 hours. The application can be made by the nearest relative or an …

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Eligible groups for NHS funding for erectile dysfunction (ED)

WebLast reviewed 1 Jan 2018. Authoring team. The following groups of men are eligible for treatment with specified drugs (including Viagra) for erectile dysfunction under NHS …

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