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CCU, ICU, or HDU? Understanding the Differences in Hospital Specialist Care When a loved one is admitted to a specialist hospital unit, the terminology can be confusing. You may hear terms like ICU, C...
Causes of False Positive and Negative Troponins This is a comprehensive breakdown of cardiac markers. To ensure your guide is clinically robust, we need to address the “False Positive” and...
Psoriasis: 5 Common Signs & When to See a Doctor Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects approximately 2–3% of the UK population. Unlike simple dry skin, psoriasis is caused by an...
Cushing’s and Conn’s Syndrome: 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Physician. Last updated: April 2026 While both Cushing’s and Conn’s syndro...
Normal Blood Phosphate Level: Causes of High and Low Phosphate Phosphate (phosphorus) is the energetic partner to calcium. While 85% of your body’s phosphorus is stored in the bones and teeth as...
Normal Blood Magnesium Level: Causes of High and Low Magnesium Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Physician. Last updated: April 2026 Magnesium is often called the “spark plu...
What Causes a High Blood Potassium Level? Potassium is a powerhouse mineral and electrolyte that is essential for every cell in your body. While sodium primarily manages fluid outside your cells, pota...
How to Perform an Orthopaedic Joint Examination (GALS Screen) The GALS screen (Gait, Arms, Legs, Spine) is a rapid, systematic screening tool used to detect significant abnormalities in the musculoske...
How to Perform a Thyroid Examination Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Physician. Last updated: April 2026 A thyroid examination is a specialised assessment used to evaluate the t...
How to Perform a Neurological Examination Performing a systematic limb examination is essential for identifying whether a neurological deficit originates from the Upper Motor Neurons (UMN) in the brai...
