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| Medical tests - Independent medicine & health information for consumers & professionals | Latest independent information about medical tests, written and reviewed by experts in Australia. |
Topic overview | Health Professionals,Consumers,Members & Stakeholders,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2012-05-10 00:00:00 |
| Medical tests brochure | Download the NPS brochure about medical tests & find out why & when you would need a medical test |
Consumers | 2012-05-11 00:00:00 | |
| How often should I self-monitor my blood glucose in type 2 diabetes? - Independent medicine & health information | If you have type 2 diabetes, monitoring your blood glucose with a glucose monitor or meter is recommended for anyone on medicines that can cause low blood sugar or ‘hypos’ (hypoglycaemia), such as insulin or sulfonylureas. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Monitoring blood glucose in type 2 diabetes - Independent medicine & health information | People with diabetes need to test their blood glucose regularly, by self-monitoring with glucose monitors at home & blood tests ordered by their doctor. Read about the different tests to help you monitor your diabetes. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Tests to diagnose type 2 diabetes - Independent medicine & health information | Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed by measuring the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. Learn about how medical tests are used to diagnose your diabetes, monitor blood glucose & the ongoing effect of diet & medicines on your blood glucose. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Glucose monitoring devices in type 2 diabetes - Independent medicine & health information | Find out about the many different types of glucose monitors or glucose meters for monitoring blood sugar, with varying features. Some devices may suit your needs better than others. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Glucose monitoring devices in type 1 diabetes - Independent medicine & health information | Find out about the many different types of glucose monitors or glucose meters for monitoring blood sugar, with varying features. Some devices may suit your needs better than others. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-12-06 00:00:00 |
| How often should I self-monitor my blood glucose in type 1 diabetes? - Independent medicine & health information | When you have type 1 diabetes, you need to monitor your blood glucose with a glucose monitor or meter as the insulin used to control your diabetes can cause low blood sugar or ‘hypos’ (hypoglycaemia). How often you need to monitor depends on the type of insulin, your diet, level of exercise, age & other circumstances. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-12-06 00:00:00 |
| Monitoring blood glucose in type 1 diabetes - Independent medicine & health information | People with diabetes need to test their blood glucose regularly, by self-monitoring with glucose monitors at home & blood tests ordered by their doctor. Read about the different tests to help you monitor your diabetes. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-12-06 00:00:00 |
| Tests to diagnose type 1 diabetes - Independent medicine & health information | Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed by measuring the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. Learn about how medical tests are used to diagnose your diabetes, monitor blood glucose & the ongoing effect of diet & medicines on your blood glucose. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-12-06 00:00:00 |
| Case study PH5 report. For pharmacists. Dyslipidaemia and coronary heart disease risk | Female patient presents her first prescription for simvastatin. She doesn't really want to take it and asks you if she should bother. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2002-02-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study PH4 report: For pharmacists. COX-2 selective NSAIDs | Patient with osteoarthritis, mild reflux and heart failure presents with increased joint pain previously well controlled with paracetamol. He asks about the new drug for arthritis. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2002-02-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study PH1 report: For pharmacists | Patient reports a persistent cough. She switched from enalapril to irbesartan 3 months ago after suffering a persistent cough. She has type 2 diabetes and hypertension. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2000-06-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 9 report: COX-2 selective NSAIDs | Patient with osteoarthritis, mild reflux and heart failure presents with recurrence of joint symptoms which were previously well controlled with paracetamol. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2000-07-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 43 report: Review of PPI therapy | Middle-aged patient requests a repeat prescription for lansoprazole for intermittent epigastric discomfort. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2006-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 37 report: Antibiotic use in urinary tract infection | A child presents with a history of fever, irritability, urinary frequency and dysuria. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2005-09-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 31 report: Using acid suppression therapy | Patient presents with 2 week history of dyspepsia unresponsive to antacids. A second patient diagnosed with GORD 12 months ago presents for repeat prescription of pantoprazole. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2004-06-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 29 report: Warfarin therapy | Elderly patient presents with INR of 4.6 (normally stable between 2.0-3.0). On warfarin for 12 months following a suspected TIA and has atrial fibrillation. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2003-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 20 report: Managing bronchitis | Patient presents with 3 day history of purulent rhinitis and coughing purulent sputum. She has never smoked and is on no regular medication. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2002-04-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 19 report: Dyslipidaemia and coronary heart disease risk | Patient identified as having elevated cholesterol levels at routine health check up. He is an overweight smoker who doesn't exercise regularly. Family history of cardiovascular disease. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2002-02-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study PH8: For Pharmacists. Warfarin therapy | Elderly patient reports an INR of 4.6 (normally stable between 2.0-3.0). On warfarin for 12 months following a suspected TIA and has atrial fibrillation. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2003-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study PH5. For pharmacists. Dyslipidaemia and coronary heart disease risk | Female patient presents her first prescription for simvastatin. She doesn't really want to take it and asks you if she should bother. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2002-02-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study PH4: For pharmacists. COX-2 selective NSAIDs | Patient with osteoarthritis, mild reflux and heart failure presents with increased joint pain previously well controlled with paracetamol. He asks about the new drug for arthritis. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2001-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study PH1: For pharmacists | Patient reports a persistent cough. She switched from enalapril to irbesartan 3 months ago after suffering a persistent cough. She has type 2 diabetes and hypertension. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 1999-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case Study 9 : COX-2-selective NSAIDs | Patient with osteoarthritis, mild reflux and heart failure presents with recurrence of joint symptoms which were previously well controlled with paracetamol |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2000-07-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 43: Review of PPI therapy | Middle-aged patient requests a repeat prescription for lansoprazole for intermittent epigastric discomfort. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2006-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 37: Antibiotic use in urinary tract infection | A child presents with a history of fever, irritability, urinary frequency and dysuria. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2005-06-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 31: Using acid suppression therapy | Patient presents with 2 week history of dyspepsia unresponsive to antacids. A second patient diagnosed with GORD 12 months ago presents for repeat prescription of pantoprazole. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2004-04-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 29: Warfarin therapy | Elderly patient presents with INR of 4.6 (normally stable between 2.0-3.0). On warfarin for 12 months following a suspected TIA and has atrial fibrillation. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2003-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 20: Managing bronchitis | Patient presents with 3 day history of purulent rhinitis and coughing purulent sputum. She has never smoked and is on no regular medication. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2002-04-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 1: Helicobacter pylori | Patient complains of increasing heartburn at his annual medical review. He has read about the 'ulcer bug' and asks if that could be his problem. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 1998-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 19: Dyslipidaemia and coronary heart disease risk | Patient identified as having elevated cholesterol levels at routine health check up. He is an overweight smoker who doesn't exercise regularly. Family history of cardiovascular disease. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2002-02-01 00:00:00 |
| Quality Diagnostic Referrals: Stakeholder workshop outcomes | In May 2009 the Federal Government announced it would fund NPS to help requestors improve their utilisation of diagnostic imaging and pathology testing. As part of this program, NPS held a workshop on 29 April 2010, bringing together stakeholders from key organisations |
Corporate publication - Project report | Members & Stakeholders,Others | 2010-08-01 00:00:00 |
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Date published: 2010-12-17 00:00:00
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