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Exercise for Hip OA: Pain, No Gain?

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Dr Neal Tucker
12th August 2026

When Tom comes to see me about his hip, it is pretty clear he has osteoarthritis. It hurts when he walks, on the stairs, at night. Its stopping him doing what he wants to do, sometimes what he needs to...

Hot Topics GP Update Musculoskeletal

It's "Just Phlebitis"... Or Is It?

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Natalie Kempshall
5th August 2026

Meet Margaret. She’s 84 years old, has a long history of varicose veins and comes into the clinic with a painful, erythematous, tender cord running up her calf. She assumes it's "just phlebitis” as she...

Advanced Clinical Practice Update Hot Topics GP Update Nurse

Semaglutide for secondary prevention after MI: Out with old, in with the new?

Semaglutide for secondary prevention after MI: Out with old, in with the new? image
Dr Rob Walker
29th July 2026

Darren is 63 and had an acute coronary syndrome and a stent fitted just over a year ago and he’s doing pretty well. His ACS came somewhat out of the blue as far he was concerned, although his diet and...

Hot Topics GP Update Obesity

Amlodipine – solving the swelling

Amlodipine – solving the swelling image
Dr Neal Tucker
22nd July 2026

Deepa has swollen ankles. “I didn’t sign up for this! Sort it out, doc!”

Hot Topics GP Update

Frailty - Stopping the Drugs

Frailty - Stopping the Drugs image
Dr Neal Tucker
14th July 2026

It’s late in the day when the call comes in from the nursing home. 

Hot Topics GP Update

Beyond Antibiotics: Preventing Recurrent UTIs

Beyond Antibiotics: Preventing Recurrent UTIs image
Dr Laura Darby
8th July 2026

Nicola, 53, is at the end of her tether. She’s been plagued by multiple UTIs over the past year.

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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.

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