- Earlier this week
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Full Routine Review 20 Dec 2023
Controlled Drugs
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 divide Controlled Drugs (CDs) into 5 sections. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 20 Dec 2023
Childhood Anaemia
Childhood anaemia is defined as a haemoglobin (Hb) concentration below established cut-off levels. Written by a GP.
- Within the past 30 days
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Full Routine Review 11 Dec 2023
Six-week Baby Check
The 'six-week baby check' is part of the NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) programme. Learn more about a six-week baby check.
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Full Routine Review 11 Dec 2023
Diplopia and III, IV and VI Cranial Nerve Lesions
Read about Diplopia (double vision) and III, IV and VI Cranial Nerve Lesions. Symptoms include double vision, images overlapping or being adjacent.
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Full Routine Review 28 Nov 2023
Common Postoperative Complications
Common Postoperative Complications may either be general or specific to the type of surgery undertaken. Written by a GP.
- Within the past three months
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Full Routine Review 22 Nov 2023
Blurred Vision
Blurred Vision can occur for a number of reasons. What type of blurred vision do you have? Diagnose the right type of Blurred Vision. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 20 Nov 2023
Orthopaedic Problems in Childhood
Orthopaedic problems in children are common; they can be congenital, developmental or acquired. Understand why there are orthopaedic problems in childhood.
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Full Routine Review 20 Nov 2023
Gravidity and Parity Definitions (Implications in Risk Assessment)
Gravidity is the number of times a woman has been pregnant. Parity is the number of times she gave birth to a foetus with a gestational age of 24 weeks or more.
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Full Routine Review 20 Nov 2023
Generalised Lymphadenopathy
Generalised lymphadenopathy can be defined as enlargement of more than two non-contiguous lymph node groups. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 13 Nov 2023
Probiotics and Prebiotics
This article discusses possible uses of prebiotics and synbiotics and possible uses of probiotics. Learn more about Probiotics and Prebiotics. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 01 Nov 2023
Ear, Nose and Throat Examination
This article describes Examinations of the Ear, Nose, and Throat. ENT health assessment and physical examination. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 01 Nov 2023
Acute Otitis Media in Adults (Causes, Symptoms and Treatment)
Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common ear infection caused by bacterial or viral infections. Acute otitis media in adults is rare but can still occur. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 30 Oct 2023
Paracetamol Poisoning
Paracetamol poisoning refers to the harmful effects that occur when an individual ingests a toxic amount of the medication paracetamol. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 19 Oct 2023
Spinal Cord Compression (Causes, Symptoms and Treatment)
Spinal cord compression refers to the spinal cord being compressed or squeezed by surrounding tissues or structures. It is a neurosurgical emergency.
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Full Routine Review 19 Oct 2023
Caesarean Section
Caesarean section accounts for 25% of all deliveries in England. Medical reasons for a c-section include being breech, multiple pregnancy, maternal infection.
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Full Routine Review 19 Oct 2023
Spinal Tumours
Primary non-lymphoproliferative tumours of the spine are uncommon and make up less than 5% of bone neoplasms. Learn about Spinal Tumours. Written by a GP.
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Full Routine Review 12 Oct 2023
Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are defined as a sustained worsening of the patient's symptoms from his or her usual stable state.
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Full Routine Review 05 Oct 2023
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a chronic episodic illness associated with behavioural disturbances. It is characterised by episodes of mania (or hypomania) and depression.
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Full Routine Review 05 Oct 2023
Löffler's Eosinophilic Endocarditis
Löffler's eosinophilic endocarditis is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of eosinophils (white blood cell) in the heart's endocardium.
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Full Routine Review 04 Oct 2023
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease caused by deficiency or diminished effectiveness of endogenous insulin. Read more about its causes, symptoms and treatments.