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Investigation of incidental hypercalcaemia -- Joshi et al. 339: b4613 -- BMJ
Hypercalcaemia is often asymptomatic—the classic symptoms of abdominal pain, renal calculi, and mood changes are often absentThe most important tests to order before referral include a measurement of serum parathyroid hormone concentration and a...

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis -- Clarke and Kendrick 339: b4457 -- BMJ
Incidence is 1-7 per 100 000It is three times more common in boys than in girlsA bilateral slip occurs in about 20% of cases3Delayed diagnosis is common. One review of 102 patients reported a mean delay of 2.5 months and apparent initial misdiagnosis...

Tennis elbow -- Mallen et al. 339: b3180 -- BMJ
Look for localised pain in the elbow when pressure is applied to the extended wrist (in the "stop traffic" position) or when the patient lifts, grips, or squeezes an object.

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Should we use bath emollients for atopic eczema? -- Tarr and Iheanacho 339: b4273 -- BMJ
Should we use bath emollients for atopic eczema? No!

Investigating recurrent respiratory infections in primary care -- Wood and Peckham 339: b4118 -- BMJ
- When evaluating a patient with recurrent infection, consider the acronym SPUR (severe, persistent, unusual, or recurrent) to prompt investigations for underlying causes- In unusual recurrent upper or lower respiratory tract infections with no obvious...

Minerva - Angiosarcoma
Early detection can be facilitated by a "head-tilt" manoeuvre, in which the patient places their head below the level of the heart for 5-10 seconds. A vascular neoplasm should be suspected if the area becomes engorged and violaceous

Prescribing Advice for GPs » PPI interaction with clopidogrel
PPI interaction with clopidogrel. Alternatives = H2 antagonists (ranitidine) and pantoprazole if PPI required.

Nail disease - discoloured nails. DermNet NZ
Multiple brown linear streaks = longitudinal melanonychia - common racial viariant.Benign melanocytic naevus = brown longitudinal streak along nail

Exacerbation of atopic eczema in children -- Ridd and Purdy 339: b2997 -- BMJ
- itch-scratch cycle- 10:1 ratio emollient:steroid- 1 ftu = x2 adult hands

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