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Brain tumour link with the POP – really??

Dr Laura Darby

18th June 2025

The mainstream media is awash with news of new research showing a ‘deadly’ brain tumour is linked to the mini pill. So, what is the evidence behind the hysteria?

Cancer

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Give death and dying a little ReSPECT

Dr Rob Walker

11th June 2025

On Monday morning I saw ‘Bill’. He was pretty fed up. Ex-military, 85 years old and getting increasingly frail with a number of significant health problems, notably heart failure. In days gone by he was...

Hot Topics GP Update

Palliative and End of Life Care

‘Doctor, I’m on Mounjaro – will it interfere with my HRT?’

Dr Philippa Davies

4th June 2025

Incretin-based therapies like semaglutide and tirzepatide have taken the world by storm - splashed across headlines, hailed as game-changers, and now likely being discussed over brunch. But beneath the...

Obesity

Women's Health

Bacterial Vaginosis - Sex Matters

Dr Neal Tucker

27th May 2025

Some pieces of research completely change the way we think about a condition; some also completely change the way we manage a condition.

Women's Health

Slow Down to Speed Up: Why Unhurried Consultations Save Time

Dr Andy Ward

21st May 2025

General practice can feel relentless. On bad days, back-to-back 10-minute appointments, endless admin, and always running behind can leave you feeling inefficient and overwhelmed. Suggesting to a frazzled...

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Cancer in pregnancy- seeing beyond the bump!

Dr Laura Darby

13th May 2025

Cancer diagnosis during pregnancy or in the post-partum period is thankfully a rare occurrence, with an estimated incidence of 1 in 1000 pregnancies in England. A key challenge is distinguishing symptoms...

Cancer

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