The department has been awarded a Strategic Grant by Arthritis Research UK (ARUK) to take forward its “MSK (musculoskeletal) Calculator” initiative. The overall aim of the project is to develop four (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain and high fracture risk) estimates of prevalence and need for healthcare at general practice and small resident population levels, and to relate this to actual and expected activity and costs, and where possible intervention thresholds and cost-effectiveness. The Grant, for which the department will receive a total of £180K over the next year, will enable ARUK to disseminate the models in useful formats through its website and other national information portals. The department has wide experience in developing chronic disease prevalence models, having been funded for this purpose by the Department of Health, the Association of Public Health Observatories/Public Health England, the Care Quality Commission and Alzheimer’s Research UK. These models are available through several national information portals and have been widely used within the NHS.
Resources on brief physical activity guidance for older adults in isolation for patients and clinicians Giving Older Adults Brief Physical Activity Advice. Given current clinical pressures, clinicians dealing with older adults will likely have limited time, and this adapted 3As model may provide a possible structure to clinician’s advice. Ask: Permission to discuss physical activity as something that could make a difference to health and wellbeing Advise /Explain/Explore: Ask how they physical activity levels have changed and what they could do to increase it? Agree: A plan considering what they will do, how they will do it. Try to ensure that it includes some cardiovascular, muscle and bone strengthening activities including resistance exercises, balance and co-ordination elements to the plan. Cardiovascular : Ideally the individual should be slightly out of breath when performing the activity. Aim to build to 150 minutes
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The management of chronic illnesses often involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and regular monitoring by healthcare professionals. Some lifestyle changes that can be helpful in managing chronic illnesses include maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
In addition to lifestyle changes, medications may also be prescribed to help manage chronic illnesses. The specific medications prescribed will depend on the individual's condition and may include things like insulin for diabetes, beta-blockers for hypertension, or corticosteroids for arthritis.
When lifestyle changes and medications are not sufficient to manage a chronic illness, surgery may be recommended. A general surgeon can provide surgical interventions for a wide range of chronic illnesses, including but not limited to:
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Hernias
Bowel obstruction
Hemorrhoids
Anal fissures
I hope you find this information helpful in managing chronic illness and finding the best general surgeon in Karachi.