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The simple thyroid test?

Dr Zoe Norris

13th March 2024

The simple thyroid function test is the most commonly requested endocrine investigation in general practice. And when you do get an abnormal result that fits nicely into the box of hypo or hyperthyroidism,...

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PMR - Ten Top Tips for Diagnosis and Management

Dr Rob Walker

28th February 2024

The diagnosis and management of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a challenge. We see lots of people with aches and pains, notably in the age group in whom PMR presents (peak age 70-80 years), the range...

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Hot Topics GP Update Spring 2024 Preview

NB Medical

21st February 2024

The Hot Topics GP Update course is the easiest and most fun way to keep up to date with all the latest developments in the literature, relevant to anyone working in front-line General Practice. If you...

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Fluroquinone prescribing - a big ciproh-no-no from the MHRA

Dr Rachel Brettell

14th February 2024

Sometimes it feels like everyone in general practice is fed up. Our next patient, Jane, is 67 years old and no exception. She’s in with symptoms of UTI; exasperated, unwell and demanding ciprofloxacin....

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Itchy patient? Think scabies

Dr Nick Jones

31st January 2024

After Rob’s blog about the rise of measles last week, this week we turn our attention to an outbreak of another age-old disease! Hands up if you’ve seen a patient with scabies recently? I can think of...

Dermatology

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Rise of the Measles

Dr Rob Walker

24th January 2024

I was chatting to my colleagues during a brief respite in our Friday duty session last week about measles. A mix of ages and experience, but not one of us had seen a case of measles in our clinical careers....

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Paediatrics