Bowel State Impacts Colonoscopy Efficacy â MM1509
Bowel preparation is one of the most frequent reasons for patients objecting to participating in screening colonoscopies with inadequate preparation being a major obstacle to achieving a high quality colonoscopy.
Modern Medicine â September 2015
A Practical Guide to Contraception – Contraceptive Pills and Vaginal Rings â MM1509
Shorter-acting contraceptives â combined oral contraceptives, the vaginal ring and the progestogen-only pill â are discussed in this article on contraception. Other contraceptive methods will be discussed in later articles.
Modern Medicine â September 2015
Cepheid has announced that XpertÂź HCV Viral Load, a quantitative test that provides on-demand molecular testing for confirmation of infection and monitoring of Hepatitis C virus (HCV), has achieved CE-IVD status under the European Directive on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. The test runs on the Cepheid GeneXpertŸ System, the worldâs leading molecular diagnostic platform with over 8000 systems deployed globally in both developed and emerging market countries.
Modern Medicine â September 2015
The August copy of Modern Medicine is available for you, online, now.
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This month we cover:
Psychiatry  |  Hypothyroidism  | Pain  |  Cardiology… and more
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Anaemia in Heart Failure: The Clinical Perspective â MM1508
Anaemia is common in heart failure and is a risk factor for increased mortality but whether it has a causative role has not been established. Iron supplementation and erythropoietin replacement improve exercise capacity and well-being scores but have not been shown to reduce hospitalisation or mortality.
Modern Medicine â August 2015
Medical Management After Control of Myocardial Ischaemia â MM1508
After recovery from myocardial infarction, patients should receive aspirin and statin therapy and be evaluated regarding their need for coronary revascularisation, additional pharmacological treatment and possible device therapy.
Modern Medicine â August 2015
The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder in General Practice â MM1508
GPs are uniquely placed to identify patients with bipolar disorder and to contribute to their management, including addressing physical health problems and encouraging a stable balanced life and sleep/wake cycle. Treatment is generally with mood stabilisers rather than antidepressants, in collaboration with a psychiatrist.
Modern Medicine â August 2015
Osteoarthritis Improvement Through Diet Alkalinisation â MM1508
A study conducted at the MEDSAC hospital in Somerset West, Western Cape by researchers from the University of Stellenbosch, found that the dietary supplementation with A Vogel Multiforce (MF) Alkaline Powder significantly reduced pain, tenderness and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis of the hands.
Modern Medicine â August 2015
Hypothyroidism: A Definitive Diagnosis Guides Treatment â MM1508
Hypothyroidism may be obvious clinically but it has a wide spectrum of severity and can be very subtle. Many people with a normal thyroid function may present to GPs with complaints of mild symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism. Therefore, biochemical confirmation of true hypothyroidism is mandatory. There is no evidence that thyroxine treatment of suggestive symptoms is beneficial when tests are normal.
Modern Medicine â August 2015
Professional Etiquette: Where Did It Come From, Where Is It and Where Is It Going? â MM1508
Etiquette is an old-fashioned word and implies old-fashioned values. Etiquette is defined as a code of behaviour that delineates expectations for social behaviour according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group. The word is derived from the French meaning of a âtag or a labelâ.
Modern Medicine â August 2015
