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Improving ovarian cancer detection: new age-specific CA125 thresholds proposed

Dr Laura Darby

14th January 2026

Every year there are around 7,600 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in the UK (CRUK). It is notoriously challenging to diagnose early, often presenting insidiously with non-specific symptoms. With...

Cancer

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Women's Health

More than 'just a GP'

Dr Rob Walker

8th January 2026

‘Do you think you’ll be wasted in General Practice?’ Whether that was the exact wording or just the gist I can’t quite remember, but it was clear that 20 plus years ago my Hospital clinical supervisor...

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NB New Year’s Blog 2025

Dr Neal Tucker

30th December 2025

That’s 2025 wrapped up. Another year in general practice done and dusted.

Making a Difference, One Patient at a Time

Dr Simon Curtis

23rd December 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, many of us in primary care will once again find ourselves ending the year with that familiar blend of pride, exhaustion and quiet disbelief that we’ve somehow kept the show on...

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Keeping it in mind

Dr Laura Darby

17th December 2025

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) describes a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition caused by exposure to alcohol in-utero, with significant impairment in ³3 neurodevelopmental areas (motor skills,...

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Paediatrics

NB Blog – Atrial Fibrillation – is coffee the culprit?

Dr Neal Tucker

2nd December 2025

A few years ago I had several runs of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. After I eventually admitted it could be a problem and a trip to our local cardiology team, I figured that alcohol use could be the...

Cardiology and ECG

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