This week’s Update is the first in a two-part series on the neurology of sleep and reviews history-taking and examination of the patient. Part 2 will examine the conditions that can lead to sleep loss.

Phthalates improve the longevity and flexibility of plastics, but what unexpected effects might they have on young boys? Rada Rouse reports. Little girls, according to the 19th century...

What benefits do bilingual GPs bring to your practice? Leigh Parry reports. IT has never been more important for general practices to reflect cultural diversity; it’s not just about...

New figures show GP registrars are at greater risk of patient aggression than their more experienced colleagues, prompting calls for better training. Rosemarie Milsom reports. WHEN respected...