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Glaucoma: pathophysiology and diagnosis

With 70 million people affected by glaucoma worldwide, awareness of at-risk groups can help people get early treatment and save their vision.…

Published: 19 May 2015

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Stroke: latest treatment options in acute management

With 1.9 million neurons lost each minute a stroke is untreated, rapid diagnosis and management is essential.…

Published: 12 May 2015

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Burns: assessment and treatment

Quick action is required with burns to minimise tissue damage and prevent infection.…

Published: 28 April 2015

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Illicit drug overdose: managing emergency care

With up to 253,000 deaths related to drug misuse globally, understanding how to identify and treat drug overdoses can save lives.…

Published: 22 April 2015

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Epileptic seizure: urgent action

Find out what to do if a patient experiences an epileptic seizure in our step-by-step guide.…

Published: 17 March 2015

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Managing hyperkalaemic patients

Hyperkalaemia is a potentially life-threatening condition in which drug therapy is often implicated. Patients suffering from the condition will need their medicines reviewed as part of their treatment.…

Published: 1 October 2009