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🩺 What is adrenal insufficiency?Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough essential hor...
27/08/2026

🩺 What is adrenal insufficiency?

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough essential hormones, particularly cortisol. It can be classified as primary, secondary or tertiary adrenal insufficiency, with Addison’s disease being the most recognised form of primary adrenal insufficiency.

Symptoms can be subtle and may develop gradually. Common features include:

• Persistent fatigue
• Muscle weakness
• Loss of appetite or weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness or low blood pressure
• Nausea or vomiting

Because these symptoms can overlap with other conditions, clinical assessment is important. Diagnosis may involve blood tests, including assessment of cortisol levels and, where appropriate, an ACTH stimulation test.

Early recognition and appropriate treatment can help patients manage this lifelong condition and reduce the risk of serious complications such as adrenal crisis.

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🌱 Spring is on its way — a good time to reset your health.As the seasons change and warmer days approach, spring can be ...
25/08/2026

🌱 Spring is on its way — a good time to reset your health.

As the seasons change and warmer days approach, spring can be a useful reminder to pay attention to the everyday habits that support good health.

☀️ Spend time outdoors
🥗 Focus on balanced nutrition
💧 Stay hydrated
🏃 Keep physically active
😴 Prioritise quality sleep
🧠 Make time for your mental wellbeing

Small, consistent choices can make a meaningful difference to overall health and wellbeing.

This spring, make your health part of the plan.

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24/08/2026

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☕ Could coffee be linked to a lower risk of breast cancer mortality?A new study published in the British Journal of Nutr...
18/08/2026

☕ Could coffee be linked to a lower risk of breast cancer mortality?

A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has found an association between higher intake of polyphenols — naturally occurring plant compounds with antioxidant properties — and lower breast cancer-specific mortality.

Interestingly, coffee was the major contributor to polyphenol intake among participants in the study.

Polyphenols are also found in foods such as berries, cocoa, colourful vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices, legumes, nuts and seeds.

However, researchers and experts stress that these findings are encouraging but not conclusive. The study does not prove that drinking more coffee prevents breast cancer recurrence or extends survival, and further research in larger and more diverse populations is needed.

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📚 Great patient care begins with staying informed.Medicine is constantly evolving, and keeping up with the latest clinic...
13/08/2026

📚 Great patient care begins with staying informed.

Medicine is constantly evolving, and keeping up with the latest clinical research and evidence-based practices is essential for every healthcare professional.

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💜 This Women's Month, we celebrate the women shaping the future of healthcare.From doctors and specialists to researcher...
11/08/2026

💜 This Women's Month, we celebrate the women shaping the future of healthcare.

From doctors and specialists to researchers, educators and healthcare leaders, women continue to make an extraordinary impact on patient care and medical innovation.

To every woman dedicated to improving lives through healthcare—thank you for your commitment, compassion and excellence.

Biosimilars are transforming the treatment landscape for rheumatologic diseases.As biologic therapies become more widely...
06/08/2026

Biosimilars are transforming the treatment landscape for rheumatologic diseases.

As biologic therapies become more widely available, understanding the role of biosimilars and orphan drugs is essential for improving patient access while maintaining high standards of care.

The latest MediScan explores the science behind biosimilars, regulatory considerations, and their growing impact on rheumatology.

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Catastrophic thrombosis is rare—but when it occurs, early recognition can be lifesaving.The latest edition of MediScan e...
04/08/2026

Catastrophic thrombosis is rare—but when it occurs, early recognition can be lifesaving.

The latest edition of MediScan explores the causes, diagnosis and management of catastrophic thrombosis, providing healthcare professionals with practical insights into this complex and rapidly evolving condition.

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👁️ Do GLP-1 receptor agonists increase the risk of eye complications?It's a question many clinicians are asking.A recent...
30/07/2026

👁️ Do GLP-1 receptor agonists increase the risk of eye complications?

It's a question many clinicians are asking.

A recent international expert consensus, involving 58 specialists from 17 countries, concluded that worsening diabetic retinopathy is more closely associated with rapid improvements in blood glucose than with a direct effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists themselves. The panel agreed that the overall benefits of GLP-1RAs outweigh the potential ocular risks and that these medicines should remain accessible to appropriate patients.

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