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Diabetes Care improves but patients still missing out on key tests

NICE recommends 9 key tests for diabetes care. However according to the latest figures from the National Diabetes Audit, thousands are still missing out on the essential tests. These tests include measurements of weight, blood pressure, smoking status, a marker for blood glucose called HbA1c, urinary albumin, serum creatinine, cholesterol, and tests to assess whether the eyes and feet have been damaged by diabetes. These tests are essential to ensure that diabetes is controlled.

According to a study published in the July edition of Health Affairs, diabetic and hypertensive patients who exchanged emails with their physicians benefited from healthier outcomes.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 July 2010 )
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NICE aims to improve patient care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

An estimated 3 million people in the UK suffer breathlessness, a long-term cough or other symptoms caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But only around 900,000 are ever diagnosed - and most people don’t know they have the condition until they are in their fifties. Early diagnosis could help many people enjoy a much better quality of life. There is no cure for COPD, but it is possible to help people breathe more easily.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 July 2010 )
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More Arthritis Drugs to be made available on the NHS

There are an estimated 580,000 people in England and Wales with rheumatoid arthritis. Approximately 87,000 of them suffer from the disease severely.
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New Who Guidelines to Improve Use of Medicines for Children

In 2007, WHO celebrated the 30th anniversary of the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. After reviewing the progress over the years gone by, it was noted that there was a need for more medicines specifically developed and tested for use in children. In December of that same year, the “Make Medicines child size” campaign was launched to raise awareness of the issue among policy makers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, researchers, healthcare professionals and the public.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 July 2010 )
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National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019

Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death in Ireland, currently accounting for one third of all deaths and one in five premature deaths. On Thursday 10th June 2010, the Department of Health and Children launched the National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019, entitled 'Changing Cardiovascular Health'.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 July 2010 )
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World Blood Donor Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) has pronounced June 14th World Blood Donor Day. The 2010 global campaign focuses on young donors, with the slogan “New Blood for the New World”. In the hopes of obtaining the safest blood possible for use wherever it is needed, a new generation of voluntary unpaid young blood donors is being motivated to give blood.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 July 2010 )
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Electronic Records Speed up Chlamydia Treatment

“The longer a sexually transmitted infection goes untreated, the more risk there is of onward transmission and of clinical complications. Appropriate use of technology greatly improves our ability to treat patients rapidly, and we should strive to use all available methods, for the good of our patients and the betterment of public health”, states publishers at OnMedica News.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 July 2010 )
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The Care and Management of Osteoarthritis in Adults

According to NICE, treatment and care should take into account patients’ needs and preferences. People with osteoarthritis should have the opportunity to make informed decisions about their care and treatment, in partnership with their healthcare professionals.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 July 2010 )
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