Lack of safety data prompts guidance on oestrogen therapy A summary of evidence is out for prescribing oestrogen treatments for the estimated 75% of breast cancer patients who develop genitourinary symptoms.
New resource to help GPs manage patients with dementia A newly launched advice service offers clinicians direct email access to psychogeriatricians and geriatricians.
Lower urinary tract symptoms in males Urologist Dr Matthew Roberts joins The Good GP to discuss screening, symptoms, causes and the examination and management of lower urinary tract symptoms in males.
Study identifies link between COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Researchers say the virus aggravates brain cells similar to neurodegenerative conditions, flagging potential future risk, but also treatments.
Online tool aims to guide COVID patients on when to seek medical help Healthdirect’s COVID-19 Symptom Checker is available now and has the potential to ease the burden on general practice and hospitals.
Why do some people infected with COVID-19 lose their smell? New research suggests there may be a genetic link in people who experience anosmia with COVID infection.
What are the symptoms of Omicron? As the virus has evolved, so too have the symptoms, writes Professor Tim Spector.
Laser therapy ‘insignificant’ for post-menopausal issues The efficacy of laser treatment for post-menopausal genitourinary symptoms versus placebo and topical therapies has been revealed.
‘It can be quite insidious’: Identifying lung cancer New resources have been designed to help GPs notice the signs of lung cancer, which can be notoriously difficult to diagnose in general practice.
Claims GPs clogging up EDs ‘couldn’t be further from the truth’ GPs are calling for clearer guidance and adequate supply of PPE, amid concerns clinics are turning away infants with respiratory symptoms.