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GP dilemma: How should I deal with a patient requesting the hepatitis B vaccine?

Practices have been removed from the hepatitis B vaccine supply chain until further notice. Medical ...

Early diagnosis of Lyme disease

Recognition of the erythema migrans rash and other symptoms can aid prompt identification of Lyme di...

Malaria film showing P falciparum, the most virulent form

Clinical Review - Malaria

Latest guidance on diagnosis and management of malaria, advice to give to travellers on prevention a...

Ebola virus: expert analysis on diagnosis and prevention

The WHO has declared Ebola a medical emergency. Dr Mike Townend explains its spread, diagnosis and p...

Recognising dengue fever: clinical features, diagnosis and treatment

Dengue is widespread in Brazil. Ahead of the Football World Cup 2014, Dr Mike Townend discusses the ...

Immunisation: Long-stay and remote travel vaccinations

Dr Mike Townend advises on jabs for long trips or remote destinations....

Immunisation: What to recommend for travel vaccinations

Dr Mike Townend discusses the most important vaccinations including tetanus, poliomyelitis and dipht...

Tapeworm infestation in a returned traveller

Dr Ravi Ramanathan discusses a case of tapeworm infestation contracted by a patient while travelling...

Ulnar nerve impairment with clawing of the lateral fingers and small muscle wasting (Photo: Dr Mahreen Ameen)

Recognise and manage leprosy

The long-term complications of leprosy may be seen in the GP surgery. By dermatologist Dr Mahreen Am...

GPs should disclose details about notifiable diseases, such as measles (Photograph: SPL)

Medico-Legal - Duty to notify specified diseases

The MDU's Dr Mike Devlin provides updated advice on how to deal with notifiable diseases....

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