Guillain-Barré syndrome

This clinical review examines the spectrum of this rare but life-threatening disease and looks at causes and treatment. (Photo Credit: Deni Mcintyre/Science Photo Library)

Fungal nail infection

This 10-minute consultation provides practical advice on how to deal with fungal infections of the nail, a common problem in primary care, looking at causes and prevalence, treatments, and how to prevent future infections. It was written by Tim C olde Hartman and Eric van Rijswijk, from the Department of Family Medicine, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands.

Investigating painless haematuria

An 81 year old woman was referred by her general practitioner with microscopic haematuria, diagnosed initially on dipstick in the practice surgery on two occasions. What should be the next investigation?

Management of breast cancer: Part II

In the second part of their review on breast cancer, oncologists Nicholas C Turner and Alison L Jones discuss the recent advances in the systemic therapy of breast cancer, and the current drive to individualise treatment according to patient and tumour factors.
Also on bmj.com:

• Management of breast cancer: Part I
• Anna Donald's blog "From the other side"

Giant cell arteritis causing aortic dissection and acute hypertension

Recent onset hypertension in elderly patients may point towards aortic disease, and aortic disease, especially in combination with an acute phase reaction, may the presenting sign of giant cell arteritis. Read our Lesson of the week.

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