As GPs, we frequently encounter patients with vestibular symptoms such as dizziness and vertigo. Most patients do not require referral, diagnosis is primarily based on medical history and physical examination, […]
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Alex Nowbar’s weekly review—1 November 2019
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals […]
Martin McKee: Is the NHS “on the table” after Brexit? Looking beyond the soundbites
The election campaign has only just started and already the consequences of Brexit for the NHS are dominating the news. Jeremy Corbyn’s speech at the launch of Labour’s campaign was […]
Clare Gerada: Protecting practitioners’ health
Doctors experience stigma at personal, professional, and institutional levels which prevents them from seeking and receiving appropriate help […]
Fostering academic-retail partnerships to evaluate nutrition policies
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