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In this week's GPnotebook Podcast episode, @rogerthedoctor provides an update on gastric cancer, discussing its epidemiology, diagnosis, staging and treatment, as well as exploring regional outcome differences and emerging therapies. See the link in the comments to listen.

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A Cochrane review found evidence of very low to moderate certainty showing aspirin had no benefit for colorectal cancer or adenoma incidence in the first 15 years, but high-certainty evidence that it increases the risk of extracranial haemorrhage. Find out more ⬇️.

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A review found that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in adults had no effect on all-cause mortality. However, authors note that RSV vaccination in adults probably reduces RSV-related hospitalisations and severe RSV illness. Find out more in the link below ⬇️.

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A meta-analysis found a 39% relative risk reduction in future gastric cancer incidence for participants receiving Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy versus controls (placebo or non-eradication therapy). To find out more, see link ⬇️.

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In this week's episode of GPnotebook TV, Dr @LisaDevineGP discusses a noninferiority trial comparing tai chi with cognitive behavioural therapy for treating primary chronic insomnia in middle-aged and older adults.

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In this week's GPnotebook Podcast episode, @rogerthedoctor takes a close look at basal cell cancer, exploring its clinical variability, underlying biology and evolving management strategies. See the link in the comments to listen to this episode ⬇️.

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Guideline glance: The NICE guideline on type 2 diabetes management in adults has been updated. It provides new recommendations on medicines for first-line and further treatment in patients with no comorbidities and those with obesity, chronic kidney disease and more. See more ⬇️

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A study observed the effect of oxybutynin vs placebo for the treatment of hot flashes in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. The authors concluded that there was a consistent, clinically and statistically significant benefit from oxybutynin. See ⬇️.

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Guideline glance: NICE states that obinutuzumab plus mycophenolate mofetil can be used, within its marketing authorisation, as an option to treat active class 3 or 4 (with or without class 5) lupus nephritis in adults. See below link for more ⬇️.

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A study found that quitting smoking was linked to lowered risk of hidradenitis suppurativa onset vs continuous smoking. To find out more, visit GPnotebook at the link below ⬇️.