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Insights

Patient education and clinical updates from the clinic's consultants — Dr Kazmi and Dr Kalyar.

Latest Articles

Evidence-based clinical commentary from our consultants on conditions we treat every day.

Obesity Medicine

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Safe Prescribing & The Risks of Unregulated Use

GLP-1 receptor agonists represent a significant advance in treating diabetes and obesity. However, the rise of online prescribing platforms and unregulated acquisition channels has created a patient safety emergency that demands urgent clinical attention.

Diabetes

Understanding Your HbA1c: What the Number Really Means

Your HbA1c result is one of the most important numbers in diabetes management, yet it's widely misunderstood. A plain-English guide to targets, what constitutes good control, and when to seek specialist review.

Cardiology

When to See a Cardiologist: Symptoms That Warrant Specialist Referral

Chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness on exertion — understanding which symptoms are red flags and which are reassuring features that can be safely monitored in primary care.

Endocrinology

Thyroid Disease: The Most Commonly Missed Diagnosis

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are among the most frequently missed diagnoses in general practice. A practical guide to recognising the symptoms, interpreting TSH results, and knowing when onward referral is indicated.

Endocrinology · Women's Health

PCOS Is Being Renamed PMOS — What This Means for Patients

The landmark ESHRE 2023 international consensus has proposed renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to PMOS. A consultant endocrinologist explains the updated diagnostic criteria, why the old name was misleading, and how clinical management is evolving.