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Weight regain after GLP1s – can it be stopped?

Weight regain after GLP1s – can it be stopped?  image
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,...

Hot Topics GP Update Obesity

Improving ovarian cancer detection: new age-specific CA125 thresholds proposed

Improving ovarian cancer detection: new age-specific CA125 thresholds proposed image
Dr Laura Darby
14th January 2026

Every year there are around 7,600 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in the UK (CRUK). It is notoriously challenging to diagnose early, often presenting insidiously with non-specific symptoms. With...

Cancer Hot Topics GP Update Women's Health

More than 'just a GP'

More than 'just a GP' image
Dr Rob Walker
8th January 2026

‘Do you think you’ll be wasted in General Practice?’ Whether that was the exact wording or just the gist I can’t quite remember, but it was clear that 20 plus years ago my Hospital clinical supervisor...

Hot Topics GP Update

NB New Year’s Blog 2025

NB New Year’s Blog 2025 image
Dr Neal Tucker
30th December 2025

That’s 2025 wrapped up. Another year in general practice done and dusted.

Making a Difference, One Patient at a Time

Making a Difference, One Patient at a Time image
Dr Simon Curtis
23rd December 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, many of us in primary care will once again find ourselves ending the year with that familiar blend of pride, exhaustion and quiet disbelief that we’ve somehow kept the show on...

Hot Topics GP Update

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Keeping it in mind

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Keeping it in mind image
Dr Laura Darby
17th December 2025

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) describes a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition caused by exposure to alcohol in-utero, with significant impairment in ³3 neurodevelopmental areas (motor skills,...

Hot Topics GP Update Paediatrics

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.