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Primary prevention of heart disease in the menopause– is HRT enough?

Primary prevention of heart disease in the menopause– is HRT enough? image
Dr Neal Tucker
1st October 2025

Meet Rebecca. At 46 years old she is consulting you about her cardiovascular risk – her mother had a stroke in her 60s and father an MI in his late 50s. She wants to prevent the same happening to her....

Direct to consumer testing- liberating or a liability?

Direct to consumer testing- liberating or a liability? image
Dr Laura Darby
24th September 2025

Mary is a 72-year-old lady presenting with abdominal pain. She is very apologetic for taking up an appointment: ‘I know you’re very busy doctor, so I didn’t want to trouble you’. On further exploration,...

Antidepressants in the first trimester – how risky are they?

Antidepressants in the first trimester – how risky are they? image
Dr Zoe Norris
17th September 2025

Antidepressants have become a particular issue as their use has increased, and as awareness of perinatal mental health has improved. We now understand much more about the risks associated in either untreated...

Hot Topics Course Preview, Autumn 2025

Hot Topics Course Preview, Autumn 2025 image
Dr Simon Curtis
3rd September 2025

For over 25 years, the Hot Topics GP Update Course has been the most enjoyable, easy and effective way for front-line primary care professionals to stay up to date with the latest evidence and guidelines....

Chronic Pain - Tips for Primary Care.

Chronic Pain - Tips for Primary Care. image
Dr Rob Walker
11th August 2025

We are all well aware of how common chronic pain is, and the impact it has. Even by conservative estimates about 20% of the adult population report chronic pain. This topic really came into focus for us...

Why patients don’t need salbutamol ‘just in case’

Why patients don’t need salbutamol ‘just in case’ image
Dr Neal Tucker
6th August 2025

Daivd has a flare of his asthma. Tight chest, coughing, wheezy, he’s not at the nebuliser stage but he’s going to need some prednisolone to bring it under control. 

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