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Improving ovarian cancer detection: new age-specific CA125 thresholds proposed

Improving ovarian cancer detection: new age-specific CA125 thresholds proposed image
Dr Laura Darby
14th January 2026

Every year there are around 7,600 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in the UK (CRUK). It is notoriously challenging to diagnose early, often presenting insidiously with non-specific symptoms. With...

Primary prevention of heart disease in the menopause– is HRT enough?

Primary prevention of heart disease in the menopause– is HRT enough? image
Dr Neal Tucker
1st October 2025

Meet Rebecca. At 46 years old she is consulting you about her cardiovascular risk – her mother had a stroke in her 60s and father an MI in his late 50s. She wants to prevent the same happening to her....

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...

‘Doctor, I’m on Mounjaro – will it interfere with my HRT?’

‘Doctor, I’m on Mounjaro – will it interfere with my HRT?’ image
Dr Philippa Davies
4th June 2025

Incretin-based therapies like semaglutide and tirzepatide have taken the world by storm - splashed across headlines, hailed as game-changers, and now likely being discussed over brunch. But beneath the...

Bacterial Vaginosis - Sex Matters

Bacterial Vaginosis - Sex Matters image
Dr Neal Tucker
27th May 2025

Some pieces of research completely change the way we think about a condition; some also completely change the way we manage a condition. 

Triptans and the risk of stroke or MI

Triptans and the risk of stroke or MI image
Dr Laura Darby
9th April 2025

Jenny is a 33-year-old lady presenting with acute migraine. She reports the classic aura, followed by disabling unilateral pounding headache. She has tried paracetamol and NSAIDS with limited effect. The...

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