Despite recent significant advances in the control of asthma, exacerbations still cause significant morbidity and mortality. The first part of this two-part article discusses strategies for the prevention of exacerbations, the early identification of worsening asthma, and patient self-management using a written action plan.
Modern Medicine – January 2015
Modern Medicine is proud to present our 2015 Medical Conference Planner in line with our mission to add value for our readers.
We’ve done a re-design on the planner to make it easier to read and to keep it as accessible as possible for our readers.
The Planner is designed to be a one-stop tool for Doctors, and people in the healthcare industry, to use while they plan the events they’d like to attend in the coming year.
With an exhaustively researched list of over 100 medical conferences that are due to take place over the coming year, the Planner is a tool you can’t afford to be without.
Modern Medicine magazine will include more information and updates on current events, on a monthly basis.
If you have any further events that you’d like to see included in future lists, please don’t hesitate to contact us with details.
The November/December 2014 edition of Modern Medicine is available.
In it we feature an interesting section on Psychiatry, we make available 3 clinical CPD points for you to claim, and we showcase a number of new and interesting products from around the world.
Other features in this edition:
Pain |  Emergency Medicine  |  2015 Conference Calendar | Osteoporosis
It’s fast and intuitive and it’s only a click away.
Syncope: Simple or Sinister? – MM1411
Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness that can have a benign or serious cause. It can also be the presenting feature of a surgical emergency, as described here.
Modern Medicine – November/December 2014
Fracture Risk Reduction in Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis – MM1411
Patients requiring more than three months of glucocorticoid therapy should be assessed with regards to their fracture risk. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is recommended as preventive therapy for all patients taking glucocorticoids, and pharmacological intervention should also be considered.
Modern Medicine – November/December 2014
Breakthrough Pain in Patients with Chronic Noncancer Pain – MM1411
Management of breakthrough pain on a background of chronic noncancer pain – in such patients the term incident pain is preferred – is aimed at improving function and decreasing pain and distress rather than complete relief of pain.
Modern Medicine – November/December 2014
Mood Disorders in General Practice – MM1411
Mood disorders are commonly encountered in general practice. Some patients with mood disorder require referral but all will benefit from careful assessment and specific interventions in general practice.
Modern Medicine – November/December 2014
The October 2014 edition of Modern Medicine is now available.
In it we feature a section on Cardiology, we make available 3 clinical CPD and 2 ethical CPD points for you to claim, and we showcase a number of new and interesting products from around the world.
Other features in this edition:
Fibrate Therapy  |  STEMI  |  Gastroenterology  | Pain  |  Dermatology
It’s fast and intuitive and it’s only a click away.
Pain Relief and the End of Life – MM1410
Good pain control is possible in most patients in the months, weeks and days preceding death. This leads not only to better patient care but also to a better bereavement experience for families.
Modern Medicine – October 2014
STEMI – A Medical Emergency | An overview of management – MM1410
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a medical emergency and patients presenting with this in general practice should be given aspirin and glyceryl trinitrate and sent urgently to hospital by ambulance for reperfusion. GPs have a pivotal role in the post-discharge care of these patients.
Modern Medicine – October 2014
