Tag: primary care

Can Biomarker Testing Reduce Unnecessary Antibiotics in Primary Care?

Biomarker-guided testing could reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in primary care, particularly for viral respiratory infections. A Lancet commentary examines the…

UK Primary Care Gets New Framework for Managing Suicidal Ideation

New BMJ clinical update provides evidence-based framework for identifying and managing suicidal ideation in UK primary care settings. The guidance…

Point-of-care testing cuts antibiotic prescribing by 61% in Chinese village clinics

A cluster randomised controlled trial in 76 Chinese village clinics showed that point-of-care testing for C-reactive protein and serum amyloid…

Gambia Trains 25 Community Health Workers in WHO Mental Health Guidelines to Bridge Rural Care Gaps

The Gambia trained 25 community healthcare workers in WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme guidelines to address critical rural mental…