Clinical Takeaway Archives - Page 12 of 20

Androgen deficiency in younger males

A high index of suspicion helps when looking out for androgen deficiency in younger males. Half of all patients with Klinefelter Syndrome remain undiagnosed

What is Huntington’s disease and the GP’s role

Patients presenting with involuntary movements across joints with a positive family history of Huntington's Disease require early referral to a Huntington’s Disease Clinic and those with no family history to a movement disorder neurologist.

Major advances in migraine prevention

Structuring the consultation for a patient suffering with migraines, how to use the equip approach? Implementing nonpharmacological strategies for migraine prevention

Supporting patients with a rare cancer

The cancer navigators can help find necessary information, suggest referral pathways, support resources, help to access clinical trials and even medications and treatments that may be otherwise too expensive.

The role of the GP during a rare cancer journey

How to navigate and manage a rare presentation of a common cancer. The supports and resources available to GPs to assist in supporting patients to navigate this space

Why migraine – A stepped management strategy for primary care

Migraine is more than just a headache - It is a useful diagnosis to make because there lots of treatment options

Male factor infertility

When addressing infertility issues with a couple, involve the male partner early. It is important to emphasise that male factor infertility is more common than we think

What are rare cancers… and are all cancers rare?

Most common cancers are becoming differentiated into to progressively smaller subgroups resulting in many being classed as rare cancers - this fine tuning allows for personalised care and targeted therapies

Thyroid medication – Practical, relevant and important tips for GP

Four formulations of thyroxine available - understand the differences and the practical implications. How to initiate thyroxine in the elderly, the newly pregnant woman and an otherwise healthy young adult

Epilepsy – Issues relating to diagnosis

There is a bi-directional association between epilepsy and mood disorders. What are the common triggers of a seizure?

Smoking cessation

There are two aspects to address in the addiction - nicotine dependency and the more complex psychosocial environment

Male preconception health

GPs need to assess the patient's overall health status paying particular attention to lifestyle issues such as smoking, excessive alcohol use and CV risk factors.

Clinical Takeaway

Androgen deficiency in younger males

A high index of suspicion helps when looking out for androgen deficiency in younger males. Half of all patients with Klinefelter Syndrome remain undiagnosed

What is Huntington’s disease and the GP’s role

Patients presenting with involuntary movements across joints with a positive family history of Huntington's Disease require early referral to a Huntington’s Disease Clinic and those with no family history to a movement disorder neurologist.

Major advances in migraine prevention

Structuring the consultation for a patient suffering with migraines, how to use the equip approach? Implementing nonpharmacological strategies for migraine prevention

Supporting patients with a rare cancer

The cancer navigators can help find necessary information, suggest referral pathways, support resources, help to access clinical trials and even medications and treatments that may be otherwise too expensive.

The role of the GP during a rare cancer journey

How to navigate and manage a rare presentation of a common cancer. The supports and resources available to GPs to assist in supporting patients to navigate this space

Why migraine – A stepped management strategy for primary care

Migraine is more than just a headache - It is a useful diagnosis to make because there lots of treatment options

Male factor infertility

When addressing infertility issues with a couple, involve the male partner early. It is important to emphasise that male factor infertility is more common than we think

What are rare cancers… and are all cancers rare?

Most common cancers are becoming differentiated into to progressively smaller subgroups resulting in many being classed as rare cancers - this fine tuning allows for personalised care and targeted therapies

Thyroid medication – Practical, relevant and important tips for GP

Four formulations of thyroxine available - understand the differences and the practical implications. How to initiate thyroxine in the elderly, the newly pregnant woman and an otherwise healthy young adult

Epilepsy – Issues relating to diagnosis

There is a bi-directional association between epilepsy and mood disorders. What are the common triggers of a seizure?

Smoking cessation

There are two aspects to address in the addiction - nicotine dependency and the more complex psychosocial environment

Male preconception health

GPs need to assess the patient's overall health status paying particular attention to lifestyle issues such as smoking, excessive alcohol use and CV risk factors.

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Clinical Takeaway

A high index of suspicion helps when looking out for androgen deficiency in younger males. Half of all patients with Klinefelter Syndrome remain undiagnosed

Patients presenting with involuntary movements across joints with a positive family history of Huntington's Disease require early referral to a Huntington’s Disease Clinic and those with no family history to a movement disorder neurologist.

Structuring the consultation for a patient suffering with migraines, how to use the equip approach? Implementing nonpharmacological strategies for migraine prevention

The cancer navigators can help find necessary information, suggest referral pathways, support resources, help to access clinical trials and even medications and treatments that may be otherwise too expensive.

How to navigate and manage a rare presentation of a common cancer. The supports and resources available to GPs to assist in supporting patients to navigate this space

Migraine is more than just a headache - It is a useful diagnosis to make because there lots of treatment options

When addressing infertility issues with a couple, involve the male partner early. It is important to emphasise that male factor infertility is more common than we think

Most common cancers are becoming differentiated into to progressively smaller subgroups resulting in many being classed as rare cancers - this fine tuning allows for personalised care and targeted therapies

Four formulations of thyroxine available - understand the differences and the practical implications. How to initiate thyroxine in the elderly, the newly pregnant woman and an otherwise healthy young adult

There is a bi-directional association between epilepsy and mood disorders. What are the common triggers of a seizure?

There are two aspects to address in the addiction - nicotine dependency and the more complex psychosocial environment

GPs need to assess the patient's overall health status paying particular attention to lifestyle issues such as smoking, excessive alcohol use and CV risk factors.

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