How to check your cholesterol if you are worried about heart risk
Where to get a cholesterol test, what the different results mean and when you need a fuller heart-risk assessment or GP review.
Written by Dr Jalal Arshad (GMC 7524194)
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Salmonella symptoms, testing and when to seek help
Salmonella can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever. Learn how it is diagnosed, when testing may help and which symptoms need urgent advice.
Written by Dr Jalal Arshad (GMC 7524194)
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Why UTIs keep coming back and what to do when antibiotics aren’t working
Find out why UTI symptoms can continue after antibiotics, when to seek urgent help and what to expect from a GP review.
Written by Dr Rejitha Seeva (GMC 7134678)
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Weight-loss injection side effects - what is normal and when should you get help?
How to manage common digestive symptoms, recognise warning signs and know when your treatment needs reviewing.
Written by Dr Nitin Mehra (GMC 7088452)
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Prostate cancer tests: NHS access and private PSA options
Can you still get a prostate cancer test in the UK? Learn about NHS PSA access, private PSA testing and DocTap’s GP-led men’s health checks.
Written by DocTap Staff
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See how our private GP service is performing
DocTap now publishes monthly figures on appointment times, test turnaround, clinical quality and patient ratings.
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What should a midlife health check include?
Find out which measurements and blood tests can be useful in midlife, how NHS and private checks differ, and what to do with your results.
Written by DocTap Team
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Hepatitis B and C: Five Common Misconceptions Explained
Hepatitis B and C can cause no obvious symptoms. Explore five common misconceptions about transmission, blood tests and who may need advice.
Written by DocTap Staff
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Type 2 Diabetes Is Rising in Younger Adults: Symptoms, Blood Tests and What to Do Next
A new English study has found type 2 diabetes rising in younger adults, especially women under 40. Learn symptoms, risk factors, HbA1c and glucose blood tests, and what to do next.
Written by DocTap Staff
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Missed Medication: What Can Happen and How to Prevent It
Missed medication is common. Learn what can happen when doses are missed, how to reduce the risk, and how DocTap reminders can help after a prescription.
Written by DocTap Staff
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Sexually Transmitted Shigella: Why GP-Led STI Testing Matters
A new UK study has highlighted the growing spread of sexually transmitted Shigella. The infection can look like food poisoning, but the right stool and STI tests depend on your symptoms, exposure and clinical history.
Written by DocTap Staff
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Weight-Loss Pills vs Injections: Why GP-Led Assessment Still Matters
A new Wegovy tablet has been approved in the UK, but prescription weight-loss treatment still needs eligibility checks, side-effect advice and ongoing clinical review.
Written by DocTap Staff
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