Top tips: menopause
Dr Alice Scott and Dr Louise Newson offer ten top tips on diagnosing and managing the menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency
Diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea
Jane Scullion describes the symptoms, causes, and appropriate recognition of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA); discusses how to manage the condition in primary care; and covers relevant guidance from NICE, SIGN, and the DVLA.
Safer insulin prescribing and ongoing management of individuals taking insulin in primary care
Karen Bartha discusses recommendations for the safe prescribing of insulin and the types of insulin available for different patient groups.
Practical tips for the diagnosis and management of fibroids
Debra Holloway discusses ten practical tips for the diagnosis and management of fibroids—providing information on the aetiology and symptoms of fibroids, when treatment is necessary, and the treatment options available.
Introduction of a hexavalent vaccine into the routine childhood immunisation schedule*
David Green and Laura Craig describe the symptoms and prevalence of hepatitis B, provide information about the hexavalent vaccine being introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule, and discuss the continued importance of screening pregnant women for hepatitis B.
