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KISS: Mycoplasma genitalium

There’s been increasing attention on the little known organism Mycoplasma genitalium as an emerging cause of sexually transmitted conditions in women and men.

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Cardiovascular outcome data in type 2 diabetes, does it really matter to me and my patients?
Cardiovascular outcome data in type 2 diabetes, does it really matter to me and my patients?
Dr Sarah Davies

So, we’ve heard about all this recent “exciting” cardiovascular outcome data in type 2 diabetes, but is there a real tangible benefit to our own patients outside of a clinical trial setting? How should we be incorporating it into our own clinical practice?

Update on practical issues when prescribing PPIs
Update on practical issues when prescribing PPIs
Sue Brown

Two of the five available PPIs rank in the top five medicines by prescription volume in the latest statistics from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for prescriptions in 2016–17 and four of the five available PPIs are among the top 30 medicines.

KISS - Acute Rhinosinusitis
KISS - Acute Rhinosinusitis
Dr Chandelle Whitfield

This KISS covers the aetiology, diagnosis and symptomatic management of acute rhinosinusitis, including advice on antibiotic choices, when indicated.

TSH and Pregnancy: Treat the Test or the Patient?
TSH and Pregnancy: Treat the Test or the Patient?
Dr Simon Curtis

Susan is newly pregnant. She had some thyroid tests done earlier this year and was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. Her TSH was 6 mIU/ml with a normal thyroxine and negative anti thyroid antibodies. She has read in a forum online that she needs to be treated with thyroxine but she is worried about taking medication when pregnant. What do you advise her?

Top 5 Learning Points from 2018 European Hypertension Guidelines
Top 5 Learning Points from 2018 European Hypertension Guidelines
Dr Simon Curtis

This month has seen the publication of new European Hypertension Guidelines 2018 produced by the European Societies of Hypertension and Cardiology.

Recognising paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea
Recognising paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea
A/Prof Stephen Barnett

This short video presentation looks at the latest evidence on the diagnosis and management of paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea.

KISS - Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors
KISS - Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Dr Chandelle Whitfield

This KISS covers the indications for and long-term use of PPIs.

Dental Conditions in General Practice
Dental Conditions in General Practice
Medcast Medical Education Team

A short video on the latest evidence and practical advice for GPs regarding patients presenting with a severe toothache.

KISS - Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
KISS - Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
Dr Chandelle Whitfield

This KISS explores the clinical and pathological features of this fascinating condition and discusses the approach to diagnosis and management based on latest evidence.