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.

This article discusses the causes, features and management of recurrent lower limb ulcers in a woman aged 75 years.

Scabies, an under-appreciated global health concern, needs to be considered in the differential of any pruritic cutaneous dermatoses.

The usefulness of modern point-of-care tests for group A streptococci (GAS) is determined by the presence of carriers of GAS.

This case study discusses the differential diagnoses and appropriate tests and investigations for a man aged 32 years with bilateral optic disc swelling.

There is room for improvement in monitoring patients with early chronic kidney disease when considering alignment with national guidelines.

A case presentation of lower limb rash with purpura below the knee.

This paper gives an overview of the breast skin changes commonly seen in general practice, with guidance on treatment and management.

This paper provides an overview of exercise care in general practice to support sustained solutions for patients living with chronic disease.

The Focus articles in this issue explore COVID-19 renal disease, acute kidney injury, renal colic, paediatric urinary tract infections and haematuria.

The interface of general practice and kidney healthcare has never been more important than it is in our current pandemic world.

Patients can be empowered through understanding chronic kidney disease as not confined to a single organ system but as the antecedent and consequence of several pathophysiological processes.

The Focus articles in this issue explore various aspects of chronic kidney disease, as well as cystitis symptoms in women.

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

This issue explores ‘old’ infectious diseases (scabies, syphilis), ‘new’ infectious diseases (CJD, COVID-19), and medical advances such as RSV prevention products and point-of-care testing.