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XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant

The variant, called XEC, appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. So what is it?

By Richard Orton, Wilhelm Furnon

Clinical Articles

Infectious diseases, Public health

What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism

Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly interconnected metabolic network. This network enables cells to grow, proliferate and repair themselves, and its disruption can drive the aging process.

By Dr Melanie R. McReynolds

Clinical Articles

Public health

ECG Quiz | 20-year-old patient presents with palpitations immediately after a run with associated pre-syncope

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

By Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya

Clinical Articles

Cardiology, Integrative medicine

Gen X and millennials at greater risk of 17 types of cancer compared to previous generations – here’s what you need to know

By Professor Sarah Allinson

Clinical Articles

Lifestyle

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this itchy blister?

A 15-year-old boy presents with a two-week history of an itchy blister on the sole of the foot.

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

ECG Quiz | 66-year-old female patient presents with stuttering sharp, submammary chest pain

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

By Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya

Clinical Articles

Cardiology, Integrative medicine

New sarcopenia algorithm for GP

Experts have devised a new algorithm to help GPs identify poor muscle health before sarcopenia develops...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Geriatric medicine

How to safely prescribe benzodiazepines

When are they useful and how can you minimise risk of dependence

By Danielle O'Neal

Clinical Articles

Addiction medicine

Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked

A recent published study suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

By A/Prof Steve Macfarlane

Clinical Articles

Neurology

Losing WIP and PIP, a major negative for general practice – national poll

There are no clear details on what will replace it, and whether it will be enough to keep clinics viable...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Policy

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this scalp nodule?

A 55-year-old man presents with an itchy tender rash on the thigh (post-operative)

By Dr Philip Tong

Clinical Articles

Dermatology

ECG Quiz | 50-year-old male patient presents after experiencing severe chest pain

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

By Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya

Clinical Articles

Cardiology, Integrative medicine

Articles

XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant

The variant, called XEC, appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. So what is it?

What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism

Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly interconnected metabolic network. This network enables cells to grow, proliferate and repair themselves, and its disruption can drive the aging process.

ECG Quiz | 20-year-old patient presents with palpitations immediately after a run with associated pre-syncope

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

Gen X and millennials at greater risk of 17 types of cancer compared to previous generations – here’s what you need to know

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this itchy blister?

A 15-year-old boy presents with a two-week history of an itchy blister on the sole of the foot.

ECG Quiz | 66-year-old female patient presents with stuttering sharp, submammary chest pain

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

New sarcopenia algorithm for GP

Experts have devised a new algorithm to help GPs identify poor muscle health before sarcopenia develops...

How to safely prescribe benzodiazepines

When are they useful and how can you minimise risk of dependence

Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked

A recent published study suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

Losing WIP and PIP, a major negative for general practice – national poll

There are no clear details on what will replace it, and whether it will be enough to keep clinics viable...

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this scalp nodule?

A 55-year-old man presents with an itchy tender rash on the thigh (post-operative)

ECG Quiz | 50-year-old male patient presents after experiencing severe chest pain

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

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The variant, called XEC, appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. So what is it?

Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly interconnected metabolic network. This network enables cells to grow, proliferate and repair themselves, and its disruption can drive the aging process.

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

A 15-year-old boy presents with a two-week history of an itchy blister on the sole of the foot.

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

Experts have devised a new algorithm to help GPs identify poor muscle health before sarcopenia develops...

When are they useful and how can you minimise risk of dependence

A recent published study suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

There are no clear details on what will replace it, and whether it will be enough to keep clinics viable...

A 55-year-old man presents with an itchy tender rash on the thigh (post-operative)

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

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