Overview Aetiology and Risk Factors Risk Factors Cardiovascular risk factors Atrial fibrillation Recent MI Aortic athersclerosis Aneurysm Prior vascular surgery Deep vein thrombosis (paradoxical embolism)…

Overview Colon cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer. 1/12 people will develop bowel cancer before the age of 85. However, there are Survival rates are increasing. Early bowel cancer is cured…

This section will mainly focus on Paediatric Epilepsy (NOT FEBRILE SEIZURES) Overview Seizures are a common occurrence in children. 8% will have at least one seizure by 15 years of age. A seizure is the result…

Overview Bipolar disorder, previously termed manic depression, is a psychiatric diagnosis characterised by abnormally elevated or irritable mood episode(s) accompanied by disruptive symptoms of…

DSM V categorise these as seperate disorders Anxiety Disorders This will mainly focus on Generalised Anxiety Disorder and touches on Panic Disorder. Overview Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can be defined…

Traumatic and Stress Related Disorders This will mainly focus on PTSD Overview The identification of Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a patient involves understanding the traumatic event and the…

Overview Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an acute, immune-mediated polyneuropathy typically triggered by a preceding gastrointestinal or respiratory infection. It is characterised by an autoimmune attack on…

Overview Coeliac disease is a systemic autoimmune disease triggered (T-lymphocytes) by dietary gluten peptides found in wheat, rye, barley, and related grains. Immune activation in the small intestine leads…

Overview Prostatitis refers to a spectrum of conditions involving inflammation of the prostate gland, ranging from acute bacterial infection to chronic pelvic pain syndromes. It is a common urological…

Overview Higher levels of cholesterol associated with worse CV outcomes. Three main types that are measured: VLDL, LDL and HDL. High LDL is associated with a significant increase in cardiovascular…