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Muscle aches and statin intolerance – when is a raised CK actually OK?
Dr Rachel Brettell
26th July 2023
A few weekends ago, my kids dragged me to a high ropes course and of course, laughed hysterically at my squeals, trembling legs and acute onset acrophobia. The next morning, let's just say I knew a thing...
Inclisiran: A New Hope, or Too Much Hype?
Dr Rob Walker
19th July 2023
Back in October 2021 NICE took everyone by surprise when they recommended a novel lipid lowering drug inclisiran for use in primary care NICE TA733 Oct 2021. The response to this from primary care was,...
NB Blog - NSAIDS and anticoagulants - What are the risks?
Dr Rob Walker
5th July 2023
I think it’s fair to say none of us would think prescribing oral NSAIDS with an oral anticoagulant (OAC) is a particularly good idea. Inherently we suspect this combination of drugs will increase bleeding...
Eating disorders post-pandemic – take heed of the need and use MEED.
Dr Rachel Brettell
28th June 2023
Whilst no longer considered a public health emergency, the significant, long-term impacts of Covid -19 continue to be felt strongly by our patients, communities and economy. The masks may be off, but we...
Doc, can I have the new DNA test to see if I have cancer?
Dr Simon Curtis
21st June 2023
Many of you will have had patients asking about this test as it was widely reported in the media BBC June 2023 following publication of the initial results of the NHS Symplify Trial last week. It all sounds...