Once recognised, thyroid dysfunction needs careful ongoing management to avoid the long-term adverse effects of an abnormal thyroid hormone level. Many patients with thyroid disease can, however, be successfully managed in primary care, explains Geoff Braatvedt
GP Jonathan Bentley finds one of his elderly patients who usually keeps up with her co-workers but looks to be on the decline, may not be succumbing to old age
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, neurobehavioural disease with metabolic, biomechanical and psychosocial health consequences. However, even when changes are gradual, small and stepwise, they can have long-lasting positive effects. This article by Ole Schmiedel provides evidence-based tools for the successful management of people with obesity
The fourth in a series of webinars on the management of diabetes. This webinar, presented by endocrinologist Rosemary Hall, provides an update on when and how to intensify insulin therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes
The third in a series of webinars on the management of diabetes. This webinar, presented by nurse practitioner Helen Snell, provides an update on practical aspects of insulin therapy
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management