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Transient ischaemic attacks

12th August 2022

A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a warning syndrome for potential stroke and warrants rapid assessment. Unilateral weakness, dysphasia, and dysarthria are high-risk symptoms, but

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Transcatheter cardiac procedures in children

5th August 2022

The role of cardiac catheter intervention in the management of paediatric congenital heart defects (CHD) has changed dramatically over the past 60 years, evolving from a diagnostic

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Androgenetic hair growth: hirsutism

29th July 2022

Hirsutism is defined as excessive hair growth of terminal hairs in androgen-dependent areas in females and can indicate hyperandrogenism. Hirsutism is primary (idiopathic) in around 80%

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Echocardiography

22nd July 2022

Transthoracic echo is a key investigation in suspected cardiac disease, especially for classification and guidance of therapy in heart failure. Use appropriate guidelines to determine

You suspect your patient has COPD: What's next?

8th August 2022

ADG talks to Dr Kerry Hancock about the challenges and opportunities in management

5 minutes to read

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Chrononutrition to protect against chronic diseases

15th July 2022

Circadian disruptors increase the risk of developing chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and disproportionately impact lower socioeconomic groups.

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Egg and sperm donation

8th July 2022

Counselling is imperative so that all invested parties are informed of the risks and responsibilities associated with donor conception. Donor assisted conception is becoming increasingly

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Chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes

1st July 2022

Around one in two adults with type 2 diabetes will have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Screening undertaken in all people with type 2 diabetes at least annually can identify patients with

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