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Pancreatitis (blue) is most often caused by gallstones or alcohol abuse (Photograph: SPL)

Acute pancreatitis

Suspected cases of acute pancreatitis require urgent admission to hospital, writes Dr Simon Gowda....

Patients should be referred to ENT for an audiological assessment (Photograph: SPL

Clinical Review - Ménière's disease

Contributed by Mr Samuel Leong, specialist registrar in otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery,...

Patients with Barrett’s oesophagus (above) had a higher risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma (Photograph: SPL)

Journals Watch - Barrett's oesophagus and H1N1

Not had time to read the journals? Let Dr Sally Hope bring you up to date with the latest research....

Xanthelasma predicts the risk of MI, IHD, severe atherosclerosis and death in the general population (Photograph: SPL)

Journals Watch - Xanthelasma, dementia and obesity

Not had time to read the journals? Dr Alison Glenesk brings you up to date on the latest research....

Verruca vulgaris are commonly seen on the knees (as above) (Photograph: SPL)

Cutaneous warts

The diagnosis of warts is usually straightforward but treatment can be difficult, says Dr Raj Thakka...

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy has been shown to be the most effective treatment (Photograph: SPL)

Clinical Review - Post-traumatic stress disorder

Contributed by Professor Robin Davidson, consultant clinical psychologist and joint chairman of the ...

To consult effectively a GP must be aware of a patient’s attitudes (Photograph: SPL)

Consultation Skills - Understanding different patients

Consulting with different types of patients requires a high level of skill, says Dr Peter Tate....

Thirty-nine per cent of GPs reported having a protocol for the management of gestational diabetes (Photograph: SPL)

Journals Watch - Diabetes and smoking cessation

Not had time to read the journals? Dr Jonathan Holliday brings you up to date on the latest research...

Laparoscopic view showing a polycystic ovary: PCOS is a leading cause of female subfertility (Photograph: SPL)

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Treatment should be tailored to the individual patient's needs, says Dr Anna Cumisky....

Ultrasound scan showing a simple cyst in the breast (Author images)

Clinical Review - Benign breast disease

Contributed by Professor Kefah Mokbel, lead breast surgeon, The Princess Grace Hospital, and honorar...

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