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Reducing polypharmacy in elderly people with chronic conditions

23 July 2020

Dr Julie Oliver comments on the practical implications of a recently published randomised controlled trial.

Gestational diabetes and progression to type 2 diabetes

17 July 2020

Dr Kevin Fernando examines the implications of a systematic review and meta-analysis published recently in the BMJ.

Ankle oedema caused by calcium channel blockers

14 July 2020

Dr David Millar-Jones discusses the available treatment options for ankle oedema associated with calcium channel blockers, based on a recent publication from UK Medicines Information.

Musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions: Use of corticosteroids during COVID-19

10 July 2020

Dr Kevin Fernando provides take-home messages from recent guidance on the management of individuals already established on corticosteroids and those who may require corticosteroids.

Faecal immunochemical test (FIT) in the detection of bowel cancer

7 July 2020

In the second video in a series on cancer in primary care, Dr Jim McMorran outlines the role of FIT in bowel cancer screening, in investigating patients with unexplained symptoms and in prioritising patients referred on the 2 week wait (2WW) pathway.

How accurate are home blood pressure monitors?

2 July 2020

Dr Julie Oliver examines a study recently published in the British Journal of General Practice.

Raised platelets and cancer risk

30 June 2020

In the first episode in a series on cancer in primary care, Dr Jim McMorran discusses the role of thrombocytosis in the detection of LEGO-C (lung, endometrial, gastric, oesophageal and colorectal) cancers.

Assessment and management of tinnitus: NICE guideline NG155

27 June 2020

Dr David Millar-Jones discusses the key aspects of the guideline from a primary care perspective.

Restoring sexual and reproductive health services during COVID-19 and beyond

26 June 2020

Dr Julie Oliver discusses new guidance from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare on which elements should be prioritised during service restoration.

Prevention of adrenal crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic

19 June 2020

Dr Kevin Fernando examines recent guidance on management of patients with adrenal insufficiency, including those with Addison's disease and those on long-term steroid treatment for other conditions.

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