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As part of our Summer Hiatus we have selected some Practice pieces from throughout the year that you might like to revisit over the summer. This article links through to ELearning
GASTROENTEROLOGY
In this article, the first of a two-part series, gastroenterologist Alan Fraser reviews the symptoms and tests helpful for early detection of colorectal cancer. He also discusses the importance of altering modifiable risk factors for reducing the incidence of this largely preventable disease
Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality
