A number of options are available to treat localised prostate cancer, with different side effect profiles, effect on quality of life and social costs.

Question 1What differential diagnosis should be considered for oedema of the soft palate and uvula in a patient of this age group?Question 2What urgent consideration is required? What immediate...

The conditionWhat is BPPV?Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)is a syndrome characterised by episodes of vertigo, which last for approximately 1–60 seconds, are related to rapid changes in...

CaseA woman, 47 years of age, with chronic plaque-type psoriasis for the past 18 years but otherwise healthy, presented complaining of facial hair growth three months after starting systemic...

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CaseA personal trainer, 26 years of age, presented because of a 12-month history of secondary amenorrhoea since ceasing the oral contraceptive pill. In addition, a friend had commented on the...

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When patients present with vertigo, a diagnosis that should not be missed is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). This can be identified clinically without the need for investigations and...

CT and MRI in tuberculosisDear EditorAndrew McLaughlin and his colleague in their case series1 (AFP April 2013), have recommended the use of computed tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of spinal...

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