6Minutes News

Shorter-course penicillin effective for strep throat: study

15th October 2019
A five-day course of penicillin appears to be as effective as a 10-day course for pharyngotonsillitis caused by group A…
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Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

What's behind this mass that extends to the uvula?

13th September 2019
Angel, 21, has a 12-month history of right sided nasal congestion and mucoid to purulent rhinorrhoea. She has been…
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polyp
Specialist Updates Oncology

Voice problems common after thyroid cancer surgery

2nd August 2019
Patient-reported voice problems are common after thyroid cancer surgery and should be discussed preoperatively and…
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Surgeons in masks
Clinical Focus Case Report

Worsening vision and nasal discharge reveal a sinister prognosis

9th July 2019
Morgan, 23, presents to her GP complaining of worsening vision in her right eye over the past few months. She has…
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Young woman at optometrist
6Minutes News

Doctors and patients see 'congestion' differently

7th June 2019
Care may be needed when asking about a patient’s “congestion” as it appears the lay person’s interpretation of the word is…
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nasal congestion
6Minutes News

Antibiotics more than 24 hours after surgery a 'waste'

4th June 2019
Antibiotics given prophylactically for 24 hours or less are as effective as those given for 72 hours for preventing…
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Pharmacy News

Here’s why patients should not use cotton buds in their ears

6th May 2019
It’s medical advice that’s usually ignored, but even the most determined ear cleaners might be persuaded to quit the habit…
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