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Axial Spondyloarthritis - A painful needle in the haystack of back pain presentations

Axial Spondyloarthritis - A painful needle in the haystack of back pain presentations image
Dr Rob Walker
8th October 2025

How many people do we see with back pain in General Practice? I think it’s safe to say that ‘a lot’ probably covers it. I suspect most of us are acutely aware of the more serious causes of back pain in...

Direct to consumer testing- liberating or a liability?

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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?

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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

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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.

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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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