📆 Don't miss the next Dermatology for Primary Care course on 20th June! A great opportunity to increase your diagnostic skills, confidence and management of the common dermatology conditions we see in primary care. You can claim 3 CPD points for viewing this live and interactive webinar. Book your place here: buff.ly/ZU0RSRJ

PODCAST S7 E11: Interview with Dr Anna Martinez on Epidermolysis Bullosa; Finerenone for CKD without T2DM; Retatrutide monotherapy for T2DM In his latest podcast, Dr Neal Tucker interviews Dr Anna Martinez, consultant paediatric dermatologist at GOSH, talking about a skin fragility condition many of us may not have heard of before - epidermolysis bullosa - in conjunction with @CharityDEBRA, the leading charity for EB awareness and research. In research, Neal looks at two papers published this week: 🧑‍⚕️ Finerenone. Does it have a role in CKD management in patients without diabetes, and if so, how good is it? 🧑‍⚕️ Retatruide, the latest injectable weight loss medication making a splash across the headlines. Could it be used as monotherapy for recent-onset type 2 diabetes? Listen to the podcast via our website or Spotify: buff.ly/k2ZajYR

BLOG: What’s behind the increase in cancers in younger adults? The increase in cancer diagnosis amongst young people has been a hot topic for many years, with incidence rates increasing by around 6% since the early 2000s. The rise in early-onset colorectal cancer has been particularly high profile, with the late Dame Deborah James instrumental in raising public awareness. There have been changes in NICE guidance aimed at improving diagnosis, with NG12 including FIT testing as an option for adults of any age. However, whilst improving early recognition and diagnosis is vital, the key question on everyone’s mind is WHY is the rate increasing? An interesting study just published in BMJ Oncology examines whether trends in exposure to known risk factors may shed light on the rising incidence among younger adults, aged 20-49 years. Dr Laura Darby writes about this new study in her latest blog - read it on our website. buff.ly/TJMJVES

Starting soon - the Hot Topics GP Update Course 🕤 See you there!

Have you tried Ask Archie yet? 🤓 Ask Archie is NB Medical's AI-powered clinical search tool, giving you instant, evidence-based answers to your most pressing clinical questions - right when you need them, mid-consultation or otherwise. Last week, GPs were getting fast, reliable answers on some of the challenging topics in primary care: 🫘 Chronic Kidney Disease When to refer for suspected renal artery stenosis or a rare/genetic cause How to stage CKD using the GFR and albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) classification system 📈 Hypertension How to adjust antihypertensive therapy in the postnatal period Which clinical findings define accelerated hypertension 🍭 Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes How often to review risk factors and HbA1c in pre-diabetic patients The annual risk of progression from pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes ♀️ Polycystic Ovary Syndrome How the Monash 2023 guideline defines the stepwise diagnostic hierarchy for PCOS How to diagnose PCOS clinically using new guidance 🧬 Type 2 Diabetes Which comorbidities trigger a risk assessment regardless of age The genetic phenotype most commonly confused with early-onset type 2 diabetes 🤕 Migraine The three most sensitive and specific features for diagnosing migraine in primary care Which medications are identified as potential contributors to migraine exacerbation These are exactly the kind of nuanced, guideline-specific questions that can be difficult to answer. Ask Archie gives a trusted answer in seconds. Ask Archie is included as part of NB PLUS - our subscription that gives you access to NB Medical's full suite of online learning and support tools. Visit nbmedical.com to learn more.

Starting at 8pm ⌛ FREE 1-hour CPD clinic on Genomics in Primary Care See you there!

Looking for a Diabetes update for Primary Care? Our next live event will begin on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 9:30 AM. The updated full-day course will take you on a journey from diagnosis through the complexities of management to complications. We will cover hot topics, including the place of incretin-based therapies, new advances in diabetic kidney disease and the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in primary care. There will be plenty of case studies, interaction and quality improvement ideas, leaving you upskilled and re-enthused around diabetes management. More information on our website: buff.ly/reURDnY

The next AKT exam is on 7th July. Are you ready? The NB AKT question bank, created by working GPs, offers high-quality practice quizzes across 30 categories and a full-length mock exam to help you succeed. Achieve your best results ✅ Each question aligns with the latest exam standards, ensuring relevant preparation on the NB accessible platform. Track progress, identify weak areas, and reinforce key concepts with expert-written explanations and reference materials. Whether starting or refining your knowledge, the NB question bank provides comprehensive preparation. The full-length mock exam simulates real test conditions, giving you confidence for exam day. Prepare effectively anytime, anywhere, on any device ✅ Designed by working GPs who have been through the exam themselves, our AKT question bank helps you approach your AKT exam date with confidence. Want to try a free practice quiz? Simply register for an NB Medical dashboard account and access the AKT Question Bank to begin. buff.ly/jY5TVRn

FREE CPD: Hot Topics Clinic on Genomics in Primary Care 🧬 Join us on Tuesday evening for a one-hour session that will cut through the complexity, clarify what you need to know today, and provide a pragmatic framework for safe, confident practice in this exciting and evolving era of genomic medicine. We will cover: 🧬 haemochromatosis and Lynch syndrome 🧬 polygenic risk scores 🧬 patients presenting with private genetic test results See you then!

BLOG: Top Ten Tips to Improve Eczema Management We know what a miserable condition eczema can be - ‘eczema’ comes from the ancient Greek word for ‘boil’, which neatly sums up how it can feel, resulting in scratchy, irritable, sleep-deprived children (and parents!). And whilst evidence tends to come in sporadically, we’ve had some very useful papers and nuggets in the guidelines over the past few years, which are definitely worth sharing. 👉 Which emollient should I recommend? 👉 Is there any evidence to reassure parents that topical steroids are safe? 👉 How do I stop that child scratching? 👉 What on earth is the weekend steroid regime? 👉 And finally, an evidence-based eczema support website for parents Read Dr Rob Walker's latest blog covering tips on eczema management. buff.ly/qM5fIfS

The next GP Update course is on Thursday 11th June. Remember, if you are an NB Plus subscriber, you can simply log in on the day and access the full day's learning. No need to register in advance and no additional cost! buff.ly/K8oCwad

Keeping on top of CPD and revalidation can be challenging, especially for busy GP Locums 📚 That's why, in 2021, we partnered with @GPHotTopics, one of the UK’s largest medical education providers, to help our members stay up to date with clinical learning and development.

Save the date: Tuesday 9th June 2026 💻 Hot Topics Genomics in Primary Care Clinic 🕗 8-9pm 📍 Online In this practical, case-based webinar, Simon Curtis will be joined by Iain Turnbull (GP and Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Oxford) to explore what genomics means in real-world general practice. Sign up now: buff.ly/zrrYce4

ICYMI: online courses are available to watch on-demand shortly after the live event 💻 For a full list of available courses, please visit our website: buff.ly/6hKGkXi

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Starting soon - the Hot Topics Advanced Clinical Practice Update. See you there!

Dr Simon Curtis introduces the Genomics in Primary Care Clinic, including details of guest speakers and topics to be covered. The webinar is free to attend, eligible for 1 CPD hour, and can be accessed live on 9th June or on-demand at a later date. For more details, and to book your place, please visit the NB Medical website: nbmedical.com/clinics/hot-to…

BLOG: (Even) more evidence for statins safety Working in primary care, we all prescribe a lot of statins. I'm sure we also meet lots of patients who are concerned about possible side effects from statins, including some people who don’t want to take a statin at all for this reason. Statin drug labels list over 60 different possible adverse effects linked to statins, but which of these are actually caused by the medication? A study recently published in The Lancet set out to answer this question by reviewing results from 19 different randomised controlled trials of over 124,000 people. Read Dr Nick Jones' latest blog to learn more about their findings and what they mean for those oh-so-common statin prescriptions. buff.ly/VjSbfIN

Starting soon - the Hot Topics Managing Obesity and Overweight course. See you there!

With skin concerns making up a significant part of general practice consultations, and many dermatology conditions being managed entirely in primary care, keeping knowledge up to date has never been more important. For patients who do need a referral, waiting times are getting longer, making confident assessment and management in primary care even more valuable. Join our webinar on 20th June to refresh your dermatology knowledge, strengthen your diagnostic skills, and build confidence in managing common skin conditions seen in general practice. More details here: buff.ly/Pefyh95