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Allergy Testing in Primary Care

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Dr Rob Walker
4th March 2026

Darren is 28 years old, and you’ve seen him a few times over the years; he’s fit and well generally, but has developed some intermittent GI symptoms over the last few years, which at times seem worse after...

The NEW Hot Topics GP Update Course for Spring 2026 – What shall we be covering?

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Dr Simon Curtis
25th February 2026

Have you been so busy seeing patients and juggling clinical and life commitments that you’ve barely had time to open a journal this year? You’re not alone! But, worry not as we’ve done all the hard work...

Is faecal calprotectin a useful test in older adults?

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Dr Laura Darby
11th February 2026

William is a 58yr old man presenting with a 5-month history of change in bowel habit towards looser stool. 

Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes

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Dr Rob Walker
5th February 2026

How many people have you seen in the last year diagnosed with early-onset type 2 diabetes? What even is early-onset type 2 diabetes? And why do we need to consider early-onset tone 2 diabetes somewhat...

They helped my friend’: Antidepressants, patient preference and the pressure to prescribe

They helped my friend’: Antidepressants, patient preference and the pressure to prescribe image
Dr Simon Curtis
28th January 2026

Julia is 22 and works on reception of a hotel. She has been to see you a couple of times with symptoms of depression. There is no clear external cause, but she says she is prone to intermittent low mood....

Weight regain after GLP1s – can it be stopped?

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Dr Neal Tucker
21st January 2026

Hitting the headlines a couple of weeks ago now, the BMJ published a paper examining weight regain after cessation of medication for weight management. Although ostensibly looking at all weight loss medications,...

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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.

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