Blog - Hot Topics GP Update - Page 11

Microbiotoxicity

Dr Laura Darby

16th August 2023

Interest in the role of the gut microbiome in general health and wellbeing has been growing exponentially in the last few years. People are increasingly invested in how their diet could impact on their...

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Muscle aches and statin intolerance – when is a raised CK actually OK?

Dr Rachel Brettell

26th July 2023

A few weekends ago, my kids dragged me to a high ropes course and of course, laughed hysterically at my squeals, trembling legs and acute onset acrophobia. The next morning, let's just say I knew a thing...

Abnormal Bloods

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Inclisiran: A New Hope, or Too Much Hype?

Dr Rob Walker

19th July 2023

Back in October 2021 NICE took everyone by surprise when they recommended a novel lipid lowering drug inclisiran for use in primary care NICE TA733 Oct 2021. The response to this from primary care was,...

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Technological innovation. What having a wee tells us about it’s place in general practice.

Dr Neal Tucker

12th July 2023

I’m staring at the blue circle of death.

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NB Blog - NSAIDS and anticoagulants - What are the risks?

Dr Rob Walker

5th July 2023

I think it’s fair to say none of us would think prescribing oral NSAIDS with an oral anticoagulant (OAC) is a particularly good idea. Inherently we suspect this combination of drugs will increase bleeding...

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Eating disorders post-pandemic – take heed of the need and use MEED.

Dr Rachel Brettell

28th June 2023

Whilst no longer considered a public health emergency, the significant, long-term impacts of Covid -19 continue to be felt strongly by our patients, communities and economy. The masks may be off, but we...

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Mental Health