Oral bisphosphonates 'increase risk of oesophageal cancer'
03 Sep 10
Long-term use of oral bisphosphonates can increase the risk of oesophageal cancer, according to an analysis of UK general practice data.
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Osteopathy techniques: Lumbar spine
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Dr David Soodeen, a GP in Bristol and a qualified osteopath, demonstrates some basic techniques for patients with lower back pain.
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Osteopathy techniques: An introduction
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A 68-year-old woman with severe myalgia
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Revealed: The 30-year contract with Care UK that GP commissioners will have to honour
06 Aug 10
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Antidepressants linked with significant risk of stroke and fracture
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Use of calcium supplements in osteoporosis 'should be reassessed'
30 Jul 10
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Key questions on back pain (1.5 CPD hours)
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Frustrated change
06 Jul 10
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Injections for shoulder pain 'have no long-term benefit'
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A 68-year-old woman with severe myalgia
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Our new series takes you through presentation, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of a patient- describing the key principles of care before offering a take home message.
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Musculoskeletal medicine GPSI Dr Louise Warburton’s essential advice on spotting and managing gout.
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What you need to know about the painful shoulder
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Heel and ankle problems
27 Oct 09
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Ganglion
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Persistent knee pain
23 Sep 09
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Managing shoulder pain
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Restless legs, akathisia and muscle cramps
11 Feb 09
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Top Tips on managing fibromyalgia
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Five minute guide to ... Alexander technique
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Latest Comment
Frustrated change
06 Jul 10
Why is it so difficult to decomission services that we know don't work, asks GP and PCT boss Dr Paul Zollinger-Read.
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Co-proxamol ban makes a mockery of patient choice
Co-proxamol ban makes a mockery of patient choice
06 Sep 07
If the Government is so keen on patient choice and empowerment, why is it taking away the option of a drug so many rely on, asks Dr Howard Stoate
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Drug ban is crazy
26 Jan 07
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Oswestry low back pain disability score
16 Apr 10
The Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire is a guide to stratifying back pain into various stages of disability.
Ottawa knee, ankle and foot rules
01 Feb 10
The Ottawa knee, ankle and foot rules are a guideline for doctors to aid them in deciding if a patient with foot or ankle pain should be offered X-rays to diagnose a possible bone fracture.
