Musculoskeletal SL eNewsletter (Sept 2005)
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Oral methotrexate - reducing risk
 Last year the NPSA (National Patient Safety Agency) set about reducing the risks associated with taking oral methotrexate. A lengthy consultation about the documentation linked to this process is approaching its conclusion. The original material is available on the NPSA site. Watch this space!
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Dear Library user,
Welcome to the first eNewsletter from the Musculoskeletal Specialist Library. We intend that this should be your first stopping-off when it comes to finding knowledge and know-how to support clinical practice. We will regularly bring you information about additions to the library along with topical information about therapies, events and other activity in this field.
 Ann Brocklehurst (Information Specialist)
 Ray Armstrong (Clinical Lead)
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What's new in the Library |
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The home page of the Library contains a regularly-updated panel listing recent additions.
Link to:-www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal |
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Do epidural injections work? |
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 Over the years, epidural injections have had a mixed press. Although widely used in the management of radicular symptoms in the lower limb, conflicting reports have made it difficult to be clear about their efficacy. A new study reported by Arden et al in 228 patients with unilateral sciatica has shown that they do work but...the benefit is in the short term only. It seems likely that the treatment will continue to be offered for short-term pain relief.
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"Rheumatology" Editorial about GPwSIs |
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There are now many GPs with a Special Interest in Rheumatology nationally. These posts have sometimes been established without the role and reponsibilities having been clearly worked out. This editorial by Hay and Adebajo reviews the current state of affairs and steps being taken to decide on core competencies that should be required for instance. The part that this role may play in the forthcoming Musculoskeletal Service Framework is also briefly mentioned.
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Hip protectors probably don't work |
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 A recent systematic review from the Cochrane Collaboration suggests that this device probably does not provide the reduction in risk of hip fracture in older people that had been hoped. More...
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Feedback please! |
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We welcome feedback and suggestions for both the Library and the Newsletter - help us to make it deliver what you want!
Contact Ann Brocklehurst on a.brocklehurst@arc.org.uk |
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- Publication Date: 29 Sep 2005
- Publication Type: News
- Publisher: Musculoskeletal Specialist LIbrary
- Creator: Musculoskeletal Specialist LIbrary
- Next Review Date: 03 Mar 2010
- Last Reviewed Date: 03 Mar 2009
