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A doctor’s view: what is gout?
Mention gout and, for many, the image of a bewigged, obese, plethoric, Regency fop attired in frock coat, pantaloons and rufflettes, holding a glass of keep reading
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What are the social implications of long COVID?
Medical research into the pathophysiology of long COVID, and how it can be treated, is urgently needed – but it is also essential to consider keep reading
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A doctor’s view: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr Paul Lambden explains what Autism Specturm Disorder is and how it is diagnosed Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, collectively known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), keep reading
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The man who saved your life
Dr Paul Lambden writes about one of the great unsung heroes of medicine who developed many of the vaccines responsible for saving thousands of lives keep reading
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How to manage patients with gender dysphoria
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society suggest that about one per cent of the population may experience some degree of gender dysphoria. How can GPs manage keep reading
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What are the social implications of long COVID?
Medical research into the pathophysiology of long COVID, and how it can be treated, is urgently needed – but it is also essential to consider keep reading
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COVID and the surge in demand for arthritis drugs
Patients with rheumatic diseases face serious shortages of vital medicines This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared on The BMJ https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2700 keep reading
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Beyond medicine – barriers to widespread adoption threaten social prescribing
Jonathan Finch, web content editor at First Practice Management, discusses the current social prescribing situation It was reported back in 2016 that around 20% of patients keep reading
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What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis?
Dr Paul Lamden discusses what Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatments Recent events with COVID-19 have ignited renewed interest in the range of keep reading
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How to manage patients with gender dysphoria
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society suggest that about one per cent of the population may experience some degree of gender dysphoria. How can GPs manage keep reading