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Sleep disturbance is a common but complex presentation in general practice. Underlying causes are numerous and often elusive to the GP. In the first of a two-part feature on assessment and treatment of insomnia, sleep specialist Professor Gaby Badre looks at the types of insomnia and discusses assessment and diagnosis.

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The advent of SGLT2 inhibitors, a new class of glucose lowering agent, currently represented by dapagliflozin (Forxiga)and canagliflozin (Invokana), offers a new mechanistic paradigm for treatment. Here, the authors consider the prescribing rationale and precautions, with an emphasis on the pharmacodynamic and kinetic properties of these agents.

A new study reveals that conducting type 2 diabetes risk assessments in community pharmacy can help to identify significant numbers of patients at risk of type 2 diabetes. 

Scientists have uncovered 80 previously unknown genes which may put people at risk of developing schizophrenia.

The second of a three-part feature comprising expert answers to readers' questions on managing pain in primary care

In this guest blog, YoungMinds' Lucie Russell talks about the charity's new website that aims to take the fear factor out of mental health medication for young people.

Dr Jane Roberts, RCGP Youth Mental Health Champion, looks at the implications of a recent report highlighting unmet needs in the primary care of people with mental health issues.

The main psychoactive ingredient of cannabis can cause short-term paranoia, according to the results of a study.

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB or menorrhagia) is a common complaint in primary care and the fourth most common reason for referral to gynaecological secondary care.

Specific training on learning disabilities should be made compulsory for health professionals, according to 93% of GPs interviewed as part of Mencap's Getting It Right €“ From The Start (GIR-FTS) project.

A national survey of more than 3,000 11-17-year-olds has found that more than half of those who have ever used a sunbed have been burnt at least once.

Mike Lauerman's Top 12 Tips for Social Care Managers, taken from his latest CareKnowledge Special Report 'Can organisations ever be fit for purpose?'. Click to view

Scientists have discovered how genes cause bowel cancer cells to become resistant to treatments used against the disease, according to a new report.

The nursing workforce increased by almost 9,000 over the past six months to nearly 315,000 €“ the highest on record, according to research by The King's Fund.