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Depression Health topics A to Z CKS NICE

WEBDepression is characterised by the absence of a positive affect (a loss of interest and enjoyment in ordinary things and experiences), low mood, and a range of associated …

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Health topics A to Z CKS NICE

WEBCarbon monoxide poisoning. Carbuncles, boils and staphylococcal carriage. Cardiac arrest - out of hospital care. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Cataracts. Cellulitis - acute. Central …

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Assessment Diagnosis Depression CKS NICE

WEBA 21-item, self-administered scale that uses DSM-5 criteria. Each question is rated from 0 to 3 — the maximum score is 63. Scores of 14–19, 20–28, and 29–63 can be interpreted …

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Identification and classification Diagnosis Obesity CKS NICE

WEBOverweight — BMI of 25-29.9 kg/m 2. Obesity class 1 — BMI of 30-34.9 kg/m 2. Obesity class 2 — BMI of 35-39.9 kg/m 2. Obesity class 3 — BMI of 40 kg/m 2 or more. Use …

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Healthcare-associated infections Health topics A to Z

WEBAround 300,000 people a year in England acquire a healthcare-associated infection as a result of NHS care. The most common types are respiratory infections (including …

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Clinical diagnosis Diagnosis Measles CKS NICE

WEBAsk about and look for the presence of typical features of measles. Clinically typical measles presents with fever, usually of 39ºC or more without antipyretics, …

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Generalized anxiety disorder Health topics A to Z CKS NICE

WEBAnxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorders — it is estimated that GAD occurs in 4–7.9% of patients in primary care settings. However GAD is under-diagnosed, …

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Scenario: Assessment Management Osteoporosis

WEBThe recommendations on assessment of people with risk factors for osteoporosis are based on expert opinion in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) …

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Definition Background information Depression CKS NICE

WEBLast revised in December 2023. Depression is characterised by the absence of a positive affect (a loss of interest and enjoyment in ordinary things and experiences), low mood, …

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Scenario: CVD risk 10% or more Management

WEBOffer atorvastatin 20 mg a day (unless contraindicated) for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) to people (including those with type 2 diabetes) with an …

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Causes and risk factors Background information

WEBLast revised in August 2023. Obesity results from an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. This can be influenced by: Lifestyle factors, such as: Food and drink …

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Definition Background information Hypertension CKS NICE

WEBAccelerated (or malignant) hypertension is a severe increase in blood pressure to 180/120 mmHg or higher (and often over 220/120 mmHg) with signs of retinal haemorrhage …

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Women's health Specialities CKS NICE

WEBAmenorrhoea. Antenatal care - uncomplicated pregnancy. Bacterial vaginosis. Breast cancer - managing FH. Breast pain - cyclical. Breast screening. Breastfeeding problems. …

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Prevalence Background information Hypertension CKS NICE

WEBGlobally, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.28 billion adults have hypertension. In 2019 the global age-standardized prevalence of hypertension in adults …

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Scenario: CVD risk assessment Management

WEBPrioritise people for a full formal risk assessment if their estimated 10-year risk of CVD is 10% or more. People aged over 40 years should have their estimate of CVD risk …

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