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Thank you, Spike. Check your food forward. Peter, have some lobster. Is that rec

Unfortunately, the query cannot be answered confidently based on the available guidelines. You could try rephrasing it, checking the knowledge centre or, if you...

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Do we need to consider bone protection for patients on long term steroids fkr ad

Bone protection should be considered for patients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy for adrenal insufficiency. This is because long...

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gestational dm management

For women diagnosed with gestational diabetes, offer a 75-g 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to confirm diagnosis if not already done, using thresho...

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Read an Xray

Unfortunately, the query cannot be answered confidently based on the available guidelines. You could try rephrasing it, checking the knowledge centre or, if you...

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Management of a woman whose singular complaint is reduction of Fetal movement

Appropriate management of a woman presenting with a sole complaint of reduced fetal movement includes:Assess the woman and the b...

4 Sept 2025View Answer

I have a type 2 diabetic with an A1c of 63mmol/mol. They are Asian descent. Curr

The appropriate next step in management for a patient with type 2 diabetes of Asian descent, an HbA1c of 63 mmol/mol, currently on maximum tolerated ...

3 Sept 2025View Answer

I have a type 2 diabetic with an A1c of 63mmol/mol. They are Asian descent. Curr

The appropriate next step in management for a patient with type 2 diabetes of Asian descent, an HbA1c of 63 mmol/mol, currently on maximum tolerated ...

3 Sept 2025View Answer

When should SGLT2 blockers be used in ischaemic heart disease?

SGLT2 inhibitors should be used in patients with ischaemic heart disease who have type 2 diabetes as part of their treatment regimen after first-line...

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Peptic ulcer diagnosis

The most appropriate methods for diagnosing peptic ulcers include endoscopy and testing for Helicobacter pylori infection.Endoscopy i...

30 Aug 2025View Answer

management of chronic eczema

Appropriate management of chronic eczema involves a stepped approach based on severity, with emollients as the foundation of treatment. Emol...

26 Aug 2025View Answer

Controindicazioni all’uso di MAO-B come terapia iniziale?

What are the contraindications for using MAO-B inhibitors as initial therapy?...

25 Aug 2025View Answer

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Appropriate treatment for a patient with a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease:Offer levodopa to patients in the early stage...

25 Aug 2025View Answer

management of irritable bowel syndrome

Appropriate management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) involves a combination of lifestyle, dietary, pharmacological, and psychological approaches ...

23 Aug 2025View Answer

Il test del DNA fetale (NIPT/cfDNA) viene generalmente effettuato a partire dall

Indications for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) or cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing are generally established in the first trimester of pregnancy, ...

23 Aug 2025View Answer

What are the recommended first-line treatments for intestinal tapeworm infections in primary care?

Recommended first-line treatments for intestinal tapeworm infections in primary care:The provided UK guideline excerpts do not explic...

23 Aug 2025View Answer

When and how should antivenom therapy be initiated or arranged for a patient with a venomous snake bite?

Antivenom therapy should be initiated promptly in patients with signs of systemic envenomation or progressive local tissue damage following a venomou...

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How should primary care clinicians monitor and follow up patients after treatment for schistosomiasis to ensure resolution and detect complications?

Monitoring and follow-up of patients after treatment for schistosomiasis in primary care should focus on ensuring clinical resolution of symptoms and...

23 Aug 2025View Answer

When and how should a GP involve the coroner in cases of unexpected or unexplained deaths?

General practitioners (GPs) should involve the coroner promptly in cases of unexpected or unexplained deaths when the cause of death is unknown, suspicious, ...

23 Aug 2025View Answer

What are the legal responsibilities of a GP when completing a medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) in primary care?

Legal responsibilities of a general practitioner (GP) when completing a medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) in primary care include...

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What are the recommended management strategies for mild to moderate hypomagnesaemia in a primary care setting?

Management strategies for mild to moderate hypomagnesaemia in primary care include:Identify and address underlying causes suc...

23 Aug 2025View Answer
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