CPD Category 2

Tricky lipids - a GP's guide to familial hypercholesterolaemia

20th June 2019
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is the most common form of inherited hyperlipidaemia, resulting in accelerated onset of…
Read more
lipids
Pharmacy News

GLP-1 receptor agonist lowers CVD and renal risk: study

20th June 2019
In the longest trial yet of a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, dulaglutide has been shown to reduce major…
Read more
diabetes drugs
6Minutes News

Vit D supplements don't boost heart health

19th June 2019
Taking vitamin D supplements is not linked with a lower risk of MI, stroke or death compared with placebo, according to a…
Read more
Vitamin pills in shape of sun
Clinical Focus Case Report

When dental surgery reveals a vascular anomaly

19th June 2019
Michelle is 59 and has a past history of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) 10 years ago. She presents to ED with headache,…
Read more
figure 1a_mri brain
Specialist Updates Endocrinology

GLP-1 receptor agonist lowers CVD and renal risk: study

18th June 2019
In the longest trial yet of a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, dulaglutide has been shown to reduce major…
Read more
diagram of kidneys
CPD Category 2

Managing chronic heart failure

18th June 2019
More than one in 10 over 75-year-olds now have chronic heart failure. But with new guidelines, and a baffling array of…
Read more
heart failure
6Minutes News

Which anticoagulant is safest for patients with morbid obesity?

17th June 2019
Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and warfarin appear to be similarly safe in morbidly obese patients with atrial…
Read more
Warfarin