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Vaccination Article: FOCUS Magazine September 2015
Published in the September 2015 issue - vaccination schedules in the UK, France and USA; their similarities, differences, and key vaccines only available privately.
Syphilis: back with a bang
Syphilis is rearing its ugly head again and is on the rise in the UK. It can be readily treated if caught early, so knowing those first signs and symptoms are key to a successful cure.
Meningitis: far more than a pain in the neck
Meningitis has been in the news for a variety of reasons. Read of my own personal experience with a patient and thoughts on the vaccine rollout.
Bitten by the bug: Skin infections
Cuts, scrapes, grazes and bites - all can get infected, and that needs treatment fast!
Sky News Live, 23rd June 2015
My full live interview with Kay Burley recently on Sky News, discussing the new national guidelines for GPs to investigate possible cancers in more patients
Stylist Magazine vitamin D article
A recent Stylist Magazine article about vitamin D with some of my quotes...
Vitamin D: the best thing since sliced bread?
Vitamin D is currently all the rage in healthcare - so much so that M&S are adding it to their bread now. But the facts about it aren't always clear, so read on for some clarification and my feelings on it.
That Gut Feeling: Gastritis and Gastroenteritis
I’ve seen a lot of patients recently with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or all of the above. Here is a brief rundown on what the causes are, and what you can do to get yourself feeling better.
Itchy, Sneezy, Wheezy: Allergy season is upon us
Allergy season has arrived, affecting millions of hay fever sufferers in the UK on a daily basis. Lots can be done before you even need to see a GP. Read on to see just what you can do to manage the symptoms yourself, and what I can do if you're still having symptoms.
A New Parent's Perspective: Cows' Milk Protein Allergy
My wife and I recently became parents for the first time, and from a personal and professional standpoint it has been a bit of a roller coaster few months. I thought I'd take some time to write about our experience with cows milk protein allergy, and learning to live with it.