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PHARMACEUTICAL INFLUENCE
Let's talk about vaccination
Dr Laura Darby
2nd October 2024
The rates of Pertussis infection have surged this year, with over 12 000 laboratory confirmed cases reported to the UK HSA between January and July 2024 in England alone. Whilst any age group can be affected,...
NB KISS: DOACs - Don’t Omit to Assess Creatinine clearance
Dr Rob Walker
25th September 2024
One of the key things we try to do at NB is make your life that little bit easier. Working in primary care can be hugely rewarding, but it can also be busy, complicated and stressful. The KISS summaries...
Is laughter the best medicine?
Dr Neal Tucker
18th September 2024
“Did you hear the one about the patient whose whole left side was cut off? Good news, he’s all right now.”
Recurrent UTIs in women – a new UK based study to inform our practice.
Dr Zoe Norris
12th September 2024
Recurrent UTIs (rUTIs)– a significant source of problems and distress for patients, and a similar source of repeated appointments for us in general practice. Estimates vary due to study design and definition,...
Hot Topics GP Update Course Preview - Autumn 2024
Dr Simon Curtis
5th September 2024
The Hot Topics GP Update course offers a fun and enjoyable way to stay current with the latest literature, tailored specifically for professionals working in front-line General Practice. If you’re in a...
A new bone builder on the block!
Dr Laura Darby
21st August 2024
Sarah is a fit and healthy 52-year-old lady who attends for review of her HRT. She has seen on the news that there is a new ‘bone-building drug coming for post-menopausal women’, and would like to know...
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NB Medical Blog
The NB Medical blog delivers weekly clinical updates, educational articles and commentary designed to support healthcare professionals working in primary care. Covering a wide range of medical topics, the blog provides practical insights into current guidelines, emerging evidence and common clinical challenges faced in everyday practice.
Written by experienced GP and nurse educators, each article aims to present complex medical information in a clear, concise and clinically relevant way. The blog combines evidence-based learning with practical advice, helping clinicians stay informed while supporting safe and effective patient care. Topics range from clinical updates and prescribing changes to consultation tips, diagnostic dilemmas and reflections on modern general practice.
The NB Medical blog is designed to support ongoing professional development in an accessible format that fits around busy clinical schedules. Whether clinicians are looking for quick learning points, deeper discussion around evolving guidance or practical approaches to common patient presentations, the blog offers valuable educational content that can be applied directly to clinical practice.
Updated regularly, the NB Medical blog provides a trusted source of educational content for GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider primary care team, helping clinicians remain informed, confident and up to date in a constantly evolving healthcare environment.