The aim of this article is to update GPs on how to screen patients for eating disorders across the entire weight spectrum and to diagnose, treat and monitor patients with binge eating disorder.

General practitioners play a crucial part in screening, monitoring and early management of chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Cognitive impairment is common in multiple sclerosis and can have an impact on all aspects of daily life.

Cognitive rehabilitation is person-centred, with interventions chosen in collaboration with the person, based on biopsychosocial case formulation, and with the aim of meeting the person’s goals.

Shared medical appointments and programmed shared medical appointments are an innovative approach to chronic disease management.

Communication difficulties are frequently disregarded until they have a significant impact on quality of life, while the person may be unaware of indicators of dysphagia.

The effects of acute kidney injury extend beyond the acute illness phase.

This article reviews evidence for RASI therapy in patients with advanced CKD, with the aim of enhancing GPs’ awareness to the cardiovascular and renoprotective benefits.

Late-stage Parkinson’s disease is a syndrome of frequent falls, cognitive impairment, visual hallucinations and need for residential care.

Continued support by public health nurses may lead to a comprehensive reduction in the risk of lifestyle diseases.

Lifestyle medicine might offer an adjunct approach to better managing chronic disease.

An update on the various treatment methods available today to tackle pilonidal disease.

Factors to be considered when assessing the burden of treatment and a patient’s capacity to cope with this workload are outlined.

Healthcare professionals would generally like to increase their electronic correspondence, yet most are currently faxing or posting their correspondence.

Despite being aware of the risks of diabetes in pregnancy, less than half of women with diabetes had sought preconception care, and many had poor knowledge of the most reliable contraceptive methods.