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The diagnosis and management of infective endocarditis, including investigations such as blood cultures and echocardiography and European Society of Cardiology guidelines for managing the condition.

Consultation Skills - Effective mental health consultations As demand continues to grow, Dr Martin Lindsay explains how to achieve more in consultations.

At a glance - Actinic keratosis of ear vs chondrodermatitis nodularis Diagnosis and management of actinic keratosis and chondrodermatitis nodularis. By Dr Vasa Gnanapragasam.

Paget's Disease of the Nipple.At a Glance - Paget's disease of the nipple vs eczema of the nipple Paget's Disease of the Nipple.

Skin reactions to wound dressings The importance of careful selection of wound dressings in order to minimise allergic reactions.

At a Glance - Epidermoid cyst vs nodular BCC Contributed by Dr Nigel Stollery, GP, Kibworth, Leicestershire and clinical assistant in dermatology at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

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Last chance to join us for a webinar focusing on chronic insomnia, initiated and funded by Idorsia Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd and intended for UK healthcare professionals only.

Understanding pelvic ultrasound reports Fed up with deciphering jargon, Dr Attiya Khan asked consultant gynaecologist Mr Rehan Khan for a plain language guide to understanding pelvic ultrasounds.