Bisphosphonates: addressing the duration conundrum

Bisphosphonates accumulate within bone tissue where they help...

Oestradiol patches now fully subsidised: what is their place in the treatment of menopausal symptoms?

Transdermal oestradiol patches are now fully subsidised, without...

Testosterone use in older males

Research Update: Testosterone use and cardiovascular risk in older males

In the previous edition of Best Practice Journal, we covered...

Prescribing testosterone in ageing males: why you shouldn’t read this article

Testosterone supplementation may be an appropriate treatment...

Reproductive hormones: The right test, at the right time, for the right patient

Understanding the physiology of reproductive hormones, recognising...

Age-related testosterone decline in males

Testosterone levels naturally decline with age in males. Some...

Management of thyroid dysfunction in adults

Routine screening for thyroid dysfunction is not recommended...

Selected topics in Men’s health

Erectile dysfunction | Gynaecomastia | Late-onset hypogonadism...

Selected topics in Women’s health

Laboratory investigation of amenorrhoea | Polycystic ovary syndrome...

Snippets: Iodine supplements Zoledronic acid & Atorvastatin

• Iodine supplements now funded
• Zoledronic acid now funded
• Atorvastatin...

Report: CRP ESR & Thyroid function testing

Sample data report on laboratory testing of CRP, ESR, TSH and...

Eltroxin (levothyroxine) formulation change

From July 2007, Glaxo Smith Kline has distributed a new formulation...

Hormone replacement therapy: Latest evidence and treatment recommendations

The use of HRT is associated with an increased risk of stroke,...

Understanding polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by a varied...

TSH vs FT4: Reminder

A summary of the key messages from the thyroid campaign and...

Vitamin D Testing in Primary Care

from BNP/Haemochromatosis/Vitamin D: Testing in Primary CareThis...

Iodine deficiency

INR testing plus:
• Kōwhai tackles overdue INRs
• Oral route...

Best Tests: Menopause

Iron vs Ferritin tests plus:
• Chlamydia update
• Is this woman...

Best Tests: Tiredness

Iron vs Ferritin tests plus:
• Chlamydia update
• Is this woman...

The Laboratory Investigation of Tiredness

Tiredness is a common presentation in general practice. This...

Thyroid function tests

Thyroid function tests plus:
• eGFR
• BNP
• BRCA tests

Thyroid function testing guide

A guide to thyroid function tests in primary care.See also TSH...