Dapagliflozin is a type of medication known as a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor that is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose from the body through the urine, which can help lower blood sugar levels. Several clinical trials have been conducted to investigate the effects of […]
Blood pressure variability is a new and unique factor that is gaining more and more attention in the medical community. It refers to the fluctuation of blood pressure over time, and it can be caused by a variety of factors including stress, exercise, and even the time of day. One important aspect of blood pressure […]
In recent years, mRNA vaccines have garnered significant attention due to their role in the fight against COVID-19. But mRNA vaccines have the potential to do much more than just prevent infectious diseases – they may also have a future role in cancer therapy. But before we dive into the potential of mRNA vaccines in […]
Medication compliance, or the extent to which patients take their prescribed medications as directed, is an important factor in ensuring that patients receive the full benefits of their treatment. However, many patients may not be compliant with their medication regimens for a variety of reasons, such as forgetfulness, fear of side effects, or difficulty affording […]
The dust has finally settled with regards to the Medical Appraisal Template 2022. GP Tools is proud to announce that the form has been implemented in its entirety. There are significant changes from the MAG form and we feel that it is a return to the halcyon days of appraisal when box ticking was yet […]
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Many media sources have reported that when taken at bedtime, blood pressure pills work better, reducing the risk of heart attack and early death. It follows a large trial conducted through northern Spain general practices. It included about 20,000 people with high blood pressure (age 60 on average). Half the people were told at bedtime […]
Don’t procrastinate and get advice early on about your pending appraisal. Ask someone for help about what is on your mind. Usually this might be advice about what you are thinking of submitting. Look at some examples of submitted examples of appraisals. Breaking down big goals into small goals. Starting to enter data into GP […]
QRISK has been used in the general practice setting since 2007. It has been upgraded to QRISK 2. It is a 10 year cardiovascular risk tool. There is a proposal to upgrade to a newer version of the algorithm called QRISK 3. This has been outlined in a recent paper published by Julia Hippisley-Cox, professor […]
The new 2017/18 Qof with the frailty index does away with the bureaucratic unplanned admissions direct enhanced service and replaces it with indentifying and managing the over 65s with moderate to severe frailty. What is the electronic frailty index (eFI)? The electronic Frailty Index (eFI), which has been developed by the University of Leeds, TPP […]