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With the UK currently experiencing a heatwave, do you know when heat exhaustion becomes a medical emergency? Refresh your knowledge on the vital differences, red flags and when to refer in this podcast episode with Dr Roger Henderson. Episode link in the comments ⬇️.

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Guideline glance: NICE states that fezolinetant can be used as an option to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause when hormone replacement therapy is unsuitable. See link ⬇️.

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Did you know? With respect to methamphetamine use disorder, a study found that 12 weeks of mirtazapine 30mg/day led to greater reduction in days of methamphetamine use versus placebo, although drowsiness and weight gain were more common with mirtazapine. See link in comment ⬇️.

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In this week's episode of GPnotebook TV, Dr @LisaDevineGP discusses a study that investigated long-term risk of invasive cervical cancer following quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine, vaccine durability and population-level impact of vaccination programmes.

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In this week's GPnotebook Podcast episode, @rogerthedoctor looks at transient ischaemic attacks, discussing key causes, evaluation, risk stratification and management. Episode link below ⬇️.

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In coeliac disease, a gluten-free diet is the mainstay of treatment, but some adults have nonresponsive coeliac disease, warranting closer monitoring due to an increased risk of malignant conditions. It also frequently co-occurs with other autoimmune disorders. See link ⬇️.

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Did you know? Tubal factors contribute to 20% to 35% of female infertility cases and commonly result from obstruction or dysfunction of the fallopian tubes due to pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, or previous pelvic surgery. See link ⬇️.

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In this week's GPnotebook Podcast episode, @rogerthedoctor explores hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, looking at underlying mechanisms, risk factors, clinical features and current management strategies. Episode link below ⬇️.

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NICE states that a woman of reproductive age who has not conceived after 1 year of unprotected vaginal sexual intercourse, in the absence of any known cause of infertility, should be offered further clinical assessment and investigation, along with her partner. See more ⬇️.

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A review found moderate certainty that pre-in vitro fertilisation weight loss interventions were linked to an increase in total pregnancy rates and pregnancies resulting from unassisted conception when compared with a group receiving no or minimal intervention. See link ⬇️.