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Top five clinical articles in 2015

 

1. Top ten prescribing errors, and how to avoid them

GP and prescribing lead Dr Tessa Lewis gives tips to help ensure you don’t fall into these common prescribing ‘traps’.

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brain haemorrhage ct scan spl 180×135

 

2. GP beware – cardiology

Consultant cardiologist Dr Jerome Ment discusses three cases of mimic symptoms that can cloud a diagnosis

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chest xray – SPL – SUO

 

3. Referral of the month – hypothyroidism 

Consultant endocrinologist Dr Onyebuchi Okosieme with his advice on this thyroid referral.

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Thyroiditis

 

4. GP beware – paediatrics

Paediatricians Dr Claire Lemer and Dr Peter Lillitos discuss three paediatric cases with a misleading initial presentation.

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leukaemia micrograph 3000x2000px

 

5. The information – menopausal flushes

Using PUNs and DENs, Dr Heather Currie guides you through the clinical dilemmas of menopausal flushes.

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hrt skin patch 2400x1600px