Medicine on the edge
Jim Killgore speaks with Dr Stephen Hearns of the Scottish Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (EMRS)
Resistance is futile
Doug Hamilton considers the dilemma faced by dentists in deciding when antibiotic treatment is a necessity
Sepsis alert
Dr Ron Daniels of the UK Sepsis Trust highlights the importance of improved diagnosis and management in this oft-missed condition.
Unfit to drive
Barry Parker looks at the factors to consider when a medical condition may compromise a patient’s fitness to drive
Vignette: cardiologist and inventor of the portable defibrillator, Frank Pantridge
Allan Gaw recounts the life and career of this innovative physician
Captsicks named Legal Team of the Year
MDDUS is pleased to congratulate the law firm Capsticks on being selected Legal Team of the Year at the General Practice Awards 2016.
An integrated approach
New MDDUS Board member Professor Jason Leitch talks to Summons about ongoing reform in Scottish public health and his role in promoting innovation
Survey highlights quality service to MDDUS members
A RECENT survey of MDDUS members contacting our advisory service found that a majority highly rated the experience.
Exercise and NSAIDs first in low back pain, says NICE
EXERCISE along with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or aspirin should be first-line treatments in managing low back pain and sciatica, according to new updated guidance by NICE.
RMBF appeal to support doctors
AN appeal has been launched to help doctors in crisis.