Abstract
InnovAiT is produced on a 3-year cycle. However, many articles do not significantly go out of date in that time. This section of InnovAiT summarises articles from the previous cycle of InnovAiT that GPs and GPs in training might still find useful today.
Iron-deficiency anaemia
Dr Nazia Hussain
InnovAiT 2014 7(7): 398–403
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Anaemia affects 1.62 billion people worldwide or nearly 25% of the world’s population. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is the most common cause and is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Even in the developed world 30–40% of children and pregnant women are iron deficient. IDA affects 2–5% of the adult population and is responsible for up to 13% of referrals to gastroenterologists. This article considers the causes, symptoms and signs of IDA before outlining management.
Common sports-related hand injuries
Mr Thomas Jackson, Miss Melissa Mahoney and Mr Miguel Oliveira
InnovAiT 2014 7(7): 414–420
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Hand injuries are common in general practice and can lead to significant associated morbidity if not correctly managed. This article considers a variety of injuries. Tendon or ligament injuries can be missed at first presentation if they are not actively excluded with appropriate assessment.
Thawing the frozen shoulder
Dr Ajai Seth
InnovAiT 2014 7(7): 421–427
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Frozen shoulder is primary or idiopathic. It is estimated to affect 2% of the general population with a peak incidence between 40 and 60 years of age. Early diagnosis and treatment are important. Diagnosis is on clinical grounds with pain and restricted active and passive movements (particularly external rotation), being an important part of three recognizable clinical phases (freezing, frozen and thawing). Pimary care management includes physiotherapy and joint injection with referral to secondary care if not improved after 3 months.
Acute soft tissue knee injuries
Dr Ling Hong Lee, Dr Muhammad Nasser B Khan and Mr Sanjeev Anand
InnovAiT 2014 7(7): 428–436
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Traumatic knee swelling, caused by anterior cruciate ligament rupture, patellar dislocation and meniscus injury, is common in young active patients presenting acutely to accident and emergency departments. This article details early identification of such injuries with prompt diagnosis, counselling and appropriate rehabilitation to prevent prolonged morbidity, and secondary cartilaginous or meniscus damage.
Health literacy
Dr Kay Benyon
InnovAiT 2014 7(7): 437–440
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Health literacy describes an ability to understand and use health-related information. Low levels of health literacy lead to more hospital admissions, more accident and emergency department attendances and lower uptake of screening and vaccinations and is associated with poor general health and increased mortality. This article aims to improve knowledge, awareness and understanding of health literacy and makes suggestions for everyday practice.
What can mentoring do for me?
Dr Richard Mann
InnovAiT 2014 7(7): 444–445
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This brief article on a personal experience of mentoring is a reminder of the availability and value of mentoring for GPs.