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Psychological support provided by GPs is an important factor for the maintenance of a positive sense of wellbeing for patients with persistent pain.

It is time for the discourse about obesity in clinical medicine to be broadened and informed by emerging evidence of the environmental determinants that affect obesity.

Multiple factors related to the immediate, local and broader contexts of care, together with overarching factors, influence its provision.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is associated with high levels of patient satisfaction, with physical and psychosocial benefits beyond metabolic improvements.

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Despite their rarity, primary tumours of the central nervous system have a devastating impact on patient survival and quality of life.

The rationale for promoting exercise for both primary and secondary health prevention benefits is unequivocal.

A female patient, aged 59 years, presents with an 8 mm slightly raised lump on the right lateral border of the tongue.

The management of prostate cancer has changed significantly in recent years, particularly the use of imaging.

The need for medicinal and procedural treatment for many conditions can be reduced if proficiency in exercise prescription is developed.

Exercise testing and prescription for patients with lung cancer adheres to general principles, along with cancer-specific safety considerations.

Evidence suggests that exercise has a significant therapeutic effect in the management of cancer.

Exercise is a safe and effective treatment modality to assist in the control of glucose levels and reduce complications for individuals with type 2 diabetes.

The rationale for promoting exercise for both primary and secondary health prevention benefits is unequivocal.