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14 Mar 2024 The limping child…what to do?
This is one of the more common primary care paediatric ‘red flag’ MSK presentations, and the most likely cause(s) of an acute limp varies with age. Working out who needs referral can be tricky.
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07 Mar 2024 A rarer cause of chest or back pain…
Acute aortic dissection is one of those conditions we really hope to never see in primary care. And, because it is rare, it may have become a distant memory from our training days.
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29 Feb 2024 Ramadan: supporting people with long-term conditions
In 2024, in the UK, Ramadan is due to start on 10th March and will end on 9th April. During Ramadan, many of our Muslim patients will want to fast, fasting being one of the five pillars of the Muslim faith. Fasting means that no fluid (including water) or foods are taken during daylight hours. Often, people will also not take medication.
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26 Feb 2024 Pre-order now! GP Update Together Spring/Summer 2024 with Red Whale Knowledge & printed handbook
Available on demand Thur 21 Mar, first live-hosted online event Fri 22 Mar! Live-hosted one-day update course: great teaching plus live interaction OR watch on demand whenever suits you. Choose to buy our GP Update course as a one-off purchase or sign up to Red Whale Unlimited for 12 months access to ALL of our online content (printed handbook not included).
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22 Feb 2024 Eating disorders – a longer read…
Next week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and we are sharing our whole article to offer us all the chance of a refresher. Early intervention makes a big difference, especially for anorexia nervosa. Primary care has an important role to play, but we need the support of specialist pathways – and, we know, waiting lists can be LONG!
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15 Feb 2024 Can you measure my oestrogen levels? I think I need to increase my HRT
Increased menopause awareness means we may meet challenges in primary care that are not covered by NICE or other guidelines. This may present dilemmas and uncertainty. We may encounter patients who have been prescribed above-licence doses of HRT, or who are requesting increased doses due to persistent menopausal symptoms.
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08 Feb 2024 Erox-what and supporting men with concerns…
Erectile dysfunction has been in the media, and we may be getting asked about it: Eroxon is a new topical treatment for erectile dysfunction. It is being widely advertised in the UK and is available over the counter.
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01 Feb 2024 Contraception: there’s a new kid in town…
We know that, when it comes to contraception, LARCs should be our first choice because they are more effective – but they don’t suit all women and some prefer alternatives.
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25 Jan 2024 Measles: an update
In 2016, the WHO declared the UK to be free of measles. Sadly, this is no longer the case, in large part down to incomplete vaccination coverage. Vaccination rates are at the lowest in a decade, and, in January 2024, the UKHSA declared a national health incident due to a significant measles outbreak in the West Midlands.
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