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NB Blog – Atrial Fibrillation – is coffee the culprit?

NB Blog – Atrial Fibrillation – is coffee the culprit? image
Dr Neal Tucker
2nd December 2025

A few years ago I had several runs of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. After I eventually admitted it could be a problem and a trip to our local cardiology team, I figured that alcohol use could be the...

Asthma in children: Is the future AIR not SABA?

Asthma in children: Is the future AIR not SABA? image
Dr Rob Walker
27th November 2025

One of the big areas we are covering in the current Hot Topics course is asthma. Why? Well, to put it bluntly, asthma outcomes in the UK are terrible - as discussed in the BJGP in 2024 we have higher rates...

CORE blimey! A promising new tool for identifying risk of significant liver disease

CORE blimey! A promising new tool for identifying risk of significant liver disease image
Dr Laura Darby
22nd October 2025

Liver disease is a rising health concern, with the latest data showing that the rate of premature deaths from liver disease increased by almost 40% in England in the 20 years up to 2022. Further, the hospital...

Axial Spondyloarthritis - A painful needle in the haystack of back pain presentations

Axial Spondyloarthritis - A painful needle in the haystack of back pain presentations image
Dr Rob Walker
8th October 2025

How many people do we see with back pain in General Practice? I think it’s safe to say that ‘a lot’ probably covers it. I suspect most of us are acutely aware of the more serious causes of back pain in...

Direct to consumer testing- liberating or a liability?

Direct to consumer testing- liberating or a liability? image
Dr Laura Darby
24th September 2025

Mary is a 72-year-old lady presenting with abdominal pain. She is very apologetic for taking up an appointment: ‘I know you’re very busy doctor, so I didn’t want to trouble you’. On further exploration,...

Antidepressants in the first trimester – how risky are they?

Antidepressants in the first trimester – how risky are they? image
Dr Zoe Norris
17th September 2025

Antidepressants have become a particular issue as their use has increased, and as awareness of perinatal mental health has improved. We now understand much more about the risks associated in either untreated...

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