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Ask Archie is different 💥 It's NB Medical's AI-powered educational tool, designed to help healthcare professionals find answers to their clinical questions quickly and easily. Unlike other AI tools, Ask Archie doesn't trawl the entire internet. Instead, it searches NB Medical's trusted online educational library, providing answers grounded in reliable, evidence-based content. Fancy trying it for FREE? 🤩 From 27th October until 24th November, NB Plus subscribers can get FREE access to Ask Archie, with unlimited questions throughout the trial. Simply sign in to your NB Dashboard and start asking!

BLOG: Does Urgent Care have an identity crisis? The UK Government recently announced a £140 million boost to urgent care alongside a push to end 'corridor care' in Emergency Departments ahead of what is predicted to be an exceptionally challenging NHS winter. This will be welcome news for many, but here's a question: with so many different urgent care services already available, do we risk adding yet more front doors to an increasingly complex and inefficient system? In this week's blog, Dr Will Duffin explores how urgent care has evolved into the sprawling network of providers and facilities it is today. And, despite the mass confusion for patients, why it's still one of the most rewarding areas of healthcare to work in. Plus, he attempts a 'tentative', revised definition of what urgent care actually is in 2026. To read the full article, click here 👉 buff.ly/GEB1fcT

The Hot Topics Lifestyle Medicine course equips you with essential knowledge and strategies to support behaviour change and address the root causes of chronic disease. 📆 Thursday 19th November Discover more: buff.ly/JLPXSeT

What is the new Quick Consult Series? Sometimes you don’t need a full course – you just need a quick, reliable refresher. We've launched a new Quick Consult Series, which gives you concise 15- to 20-minute video updates on common primary care topics, from acne and insomnia to lipid management and beyond. High-yield clinical updates, practical management tips and the latest evidence – all in the time it takes for a coffee break or, as you've been telling us, to while away the time on your commute! It's part of the NB Plus Subscription. Discover more on our website.

The next GP Update course is on 12th November. Are you ready for a refresher? ☑️ The original Hot Topics course ☑️ Fully updated for Autumn 2026 ☑️ Aimed at GPs and Primary Care Health Professionals ☑️ Claim 6 CPD hours Visit the NB Medical website to book your place, check out other dates, and see what additional courses might be relevant to your everyday practice. buff.ly/FDqYRRc

Hot Topics Urgent Care course - 6th November - will you join us? ☑️ Fully updated for Autumn 2026 ☑️ Claim 6 CPD hours ☑️ Watch live or on-demand buff.ly/1kuexav

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

💙 Shining a light on PTSD after childbirth Childbirth can be a traumatic experience, and for some women, the psychological impact can continue long after they've left the delivery room. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth is an important area of perinatal mental health, but one that can sometimes go unrecognised. In our latest NB Medical blog, we shine a light on birth-related PTSD and the importance of recognising its impact, particularly for healthcare professionals supporting women during the postnatal period. 📖 Read the full blog here: buff.ly/drJ0KqG

Did you know that NB Medical is able to provide a tailored Hot Topics course of your choosing for your team? Call 0191 603 1872 to discuss your requirements.

Starting soon - the Women's Health for Primary Care Course ♀️ See you there!

🎙️ Coming this Friday: A new episode of the NB Hot Topics Podcast! What's on the agenda this week? The NB Medical team is back with another round-up of the latest research, clinical updates and topical discussions relevant to primary care. 🎥 Watch this short preview from Dr Neal Tucker to find out what's being covered in Friday's episode. 🎧 Keep an eye out for the new episode, available this Friday, 16th October!

Interpreting abnormal blood results is an everyday part of primary care, but knowing what is significant, what to investigate and when to refer isn’t always straightforward. This 3-hour update course will cover: 🩸 Haematology - iron deficiency anaemia, neutropenia and lymphopenia 🩸 Biochemistry - hyperkalaemia and hyponatraemia 🩸 Abnormal liver blood tests - understanding abnormal results and knowing what the next steps are to take 🩸 Lipid abnormalities - including hyperlipidaemia, familial hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia 🩸 Hyperprolactinaemia - reviewing the causes, when to investigate, how to manage and when to refer Sign up now: buff.ly/4v5yaFl

Women's Health is always a hot topic! 🔥 With new research and guidance continuing to emerge, it's an area the NB Medical team regularly revisits to keep healthcare professionals up to date. In this short video, Dr Stephanie de Giorgio gives a preview of the key topics we'll be covering in our next live and interactive Women's Health course TOMORROW. 🌟 NB Plus subscribers: Don't forget, you can join us live on the day and access the full course and accompanying learning materials at no extra cost! We look forward to seeing you there! 👉 buff.ly/k3mRguE

Lots of topics ✅ Live or on-demand ✅ All your Primary Care CPD in one place ✅ For a complete list of what's to come, please visit our website: buff.ly/K0PV0UC

BLOG: Nitrous Oxide Neuropathy: No Laughing Matter Recreational use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, can have serious consequences for neurological health. Nitrous oxide interferes with the body's ability to use vitamin B12, potentially causing nerve damage that can become permanent if left untreated. Symptoms can include tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, muscle weakness and difficulty walking. For healthcare professionals, recognising the symptoms early and asking patients about nitrous oxide use can be crucial in preventing long-term complications. In this informative article, Neal Tucker explores the risks associated with nitrous oxide use, the symptoms to look out for and the importance of early intervention. Read the full article here 👇 buff.ly/G8XdiVT

📢 GPs and Primary Care Professionals working in Ireland: This one is for you! Join us on 16th October for the next Hot Topics Irish GP Update. buff.ly/qhfrAPe

BLOG: Breaking down barriers - what do we need to know about home HPV testing? You are doing a pill check for Sehasna, a 34-year-old management consultant. During the consultation, you notice that she has never attended for cervical screening. Sehasna is absolutely not alone. With an ongoing decline in uptake, the latest data show that nearly 1 in 3 of those eligible for cervical screening are either behind with screening or have never attended. This ongoing decline in uptake has driven interest in an alternative test to reach and engage this cohort. Cue the rollout of home-testing kits recently announced by NHS England, alongside pilots in Scotland. So, what do we in primary care need to know about home-testing kits? Can Sehasna have one? How do they compare with clinician-administered tests? Read Dr Laura Darby's latest blog to find out: buff.ly/IWY9NYo

Women's Health: It's a Hot Topic and one the NB team updates regularly. Join us for the next live and interactive course on Thursday 15th October. If you're an NB Plus subscriber, don't forget you can sign in on the day, access the full course and learning materials, and it won't cost you a penny extra! 🤩 buff.ly/RE5vkN3

🎧 New Podcast: Weight Loss Treatments, Statins in Older Patients and Cancer Detection How effective are the latest weight-loss medications? Should we be prescribing statins to patients over 70? And could a blood test help detect cancer earlier? In the latest episode of NB Medical's Hot Topics podcast, Dr Neal Tucker explores three recent studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine, covering: 🔹 Retatrutide for weight loss: How effective is this injectable treatment, could it offer additional benefits for conditions such as osteoarthritis and obstructive sleep apnoea, and what are the potential downsides? 🔹 Statins in older patients: What does the latest evidence tell us about starting statins in people aged over 70? 🔹 NHS-Galleri cancer trial: Can a multi-cancer early detection blood test improve the stage at which cancer is diagnosed? An interesting listen for GPs and other primary care clinicians looking to keep up with emerging research and its potential implications for clinical practice. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/TFxQKz3