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FINEARTS for fine hearts

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Dr Nick Jones
23rd October 2024

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA), such as spironolactone, have been recommended as one of the key treatments for people with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) for more than...

Pelvic organ prolapse – is self-management an option?

Pelvic organ prolapse – is self-management an option? image
Dr Zoe Norris
9th October 2024

Funded by the NIHR and led by the University of Stirling, this research is the first to look at self-management of pessaries for prolapse.

Let's talk about vaccination

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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

NB KISS: DOACs - Don’t Omit to Assess Creatinine clearance image
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?

Is laughter the best medicine? image
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.

Recurrent UTIs in women – a new UK based study to inform our practice. image
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,...