Specialist GP Clare Healy discusses non-fatal strangulation and suffocation, including the important role of the GP in assessing patients and ensuring good support is in place
Symptoms of long COVID comprise those of many common conditions, making differential diagnosis challenging. Here, GP Jonathan Bentley finds some solutions for a patient with fatigue, brain fog and chronic headache following COVID-19
Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola reviews the dos and don’ts surrounding Mycoplasma genitalium infections. Asymptomatic infection is common, and so too is antimicrobial resistance
This article discusses the diagnosis of dry eye disease using the most appropriate tests and screening tools. Look out for a follow-up article about the condition’s treatment
Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis focuses on two global health problems of epidemic proportions – obesity and atrial fibrillation – and examines the link between them
Urine samples are the most frequent specimen type received in the clinical microbiology laboratory, and a subject of much discussion. This article aims to point clinicians towards urine diagnostic stewardship
Historically, rheumatoid arthritis was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population, explain Kate O’Mahony and Ravi Suppiah
PEARLS #704: How accurate is the clinical judgement of GPs for diagnosing cognitive impairment and dementia in symptomatic people presenting to primary care?
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