Recognition and initial management of ovarian cancer: summary of NICE guidance.

Views of general practitioners on the role of CA125 in primary care to diagnose ovarian cancer

BACKGROUND NICE guidance on the investigation and treatment of ovarian cancer advocates that the tumour marker CA125 should be the first line investigation for women suspected of having ovarian cancer. METHODS An internet-based survey, of primary care doctors in the West Midlands, was conducted in order to ascertain the views of general practitioners (GPs) of NICE guidance on the use of CA125...

PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF FOOT PROBLEMS IN DIABETES: A SUMMARY GUIDANCE FOR DAILY PRACTICE BASED ON THE IWGDF GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

Background: Diabetic foot is one of the main complications of diabetes, which is caused by a significant proportion of patients with diabetes and which imposes costs on the family and the health system around the world. This review aims to summarize the latest findings in the field of diabetic foot based on clinical guidelines. Methods: In this review study, in order to achieve the best clinic...

Recognition, intervention, and management of antisocial behaviour and conduct disorders in children and young people: summary of NICE-SCIE guidance.

Management of rheumatoid arthritis: summary of NICE guidance

Why read this summary? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease associated with inflammation principally in synovial joints and affecting over 400 000 people in the United Kingdom. In recent years it has become clear that pain and disability can be avoided if the disease is recognised early and treated promptly and appropriately. It is therefore crucial that all health ...

NICE guidance on bevacizumab in combination with gemcitabine and carboplatin for treating the first recurrence of platinum-sensitive advanced ovarian cancer.