Pancreatic cancer has a high rate of mortality due to poorly differentiated symptoms, quick spread and ability to develop resistance to a...

Lung cancer is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in the community. Adenocarcinoma is now the most common cancer, found in...

Oesophageal cancer is the 8th most common cancer worldwide. When considering the clinical presentation of oesophageal cancer it is...

Gastric cancer is the 5th most common cancer worldwide. We explore the types of gastric cancer as well risk factors and how a patient...

Spinal cord compression (SCC) is an emergency because it can lead to irreversible neurological deficits. It is important to identify...

With increased rates of metabolic disease, peripheral vascular disease is becoming more and more of an issue in the community today. In...

Lower limb ulcers are a common issue that arises in individuals with poorly controlled metabolic disease, and requires attention in order...

Groin lumps are a common presentation, especially in the world of surgery. They lie on a spectrum from largely benign to potentially...

Compartment Syndrome is a surgical emergency and requires a keen clinical eye to diagnose and manage. It can be a cause of excruciating...

Pain is something we have all felt. We overview how some of the main painkillers work as well as common side effects. Stronger...

Ascending cholangitis is a critically important and very serious presentation of abdominal pain, but if picked up early can be managed...

Nutrition is a vital consideration in healthcare, made all the more important in caring for those who have issues with absorption (either...

Ear, nose and throat issues are commonly seen in children, and it is important to understand how to recognise and manage such concerns....

Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies encountered throughout the world today, and is a significant cause of morbidity and...

Gliomas (in their various forms) are some of the most common brain tumours seen within the community. They exist on a spectrum, with the...

Subarachnoid haemorrhage is a medical emergency. It presents with a sudden “thunderclap” headache that is often described as the worst...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and a leading cause of death and disability. As such, it is important to...

Endometrial cancer is an important gynaecological cancer. It must be excluded in any female presenting with post menopausal bleeding. We...

Renal stones are a common cause of pain in the abdomen and groin. The pain can be severe, as can the consequences. We outline the...

Renal cell carcinoma is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality. It may be characterised by flank pain, haematuria and constitutional...