Learning Electrolytes in cardiology How potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium imbalances can lead to serious heart complications.…Published: 3 February 2015
Learning Latest advances in hepatitis C therapy The availability of new protease inhibitors is revolutionising the treatment of hepatitis C virus infection.…Published: 27 January 2015
Learning Identifying and managing sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a complex immunological disorder that requires careful management and vigilant monitoring.…Published: 20 January 2015
Learning Diuretic therapy explained The different mechanisms of action that classes of diuretic have means they can be used to treat a variety of conditions.…Published: 15 January 2015
Learning Urgent action: replacing a lost tooth A lost tooth is a common trauma that requires rapid action to maximise the chance of repair.…Published: 13 January 2015
Learning Nocturnal enuresis in children Bedwetting is common in young children but requires careful assessment and management in collaboration with the child’s parent or guardian.…Published: 5 January 2015
Learning Highlights of CPD and learning in 2014 Try our clinical quiz, taken from this year’s learning articles, and check your knowledge of subjects ranging from Ebola to QT syndrome.…Published: 18 December 2014
Learning Scleroderma: management There are few evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of scleroderma, and its wide range of potential complications means many different medicines can be used in treatment.…Published: 17 December 2014
Learning Scleroderma: clinical features and diagnosis Scleroderma is associated with a higher mortality rate than all other connective tissue disorders because of its multiple complications, including pulmonary hypertension and renal crisis.…Published: 17 December 2014
Learning Assessing suspected food poisoning cases in the UK With more than 20,000 patients hospitalised in the UK each year because of food poisoning, quick assessment is essential.…Published: 25 November 2014