PROGRAMME

• Diagnosis 
• Causes (including endometriosis)
• Investigations to conduct 
• Referral options

• Tips on recognition, diagnosis and management of common dermatological problems to be seen in the delicate peri-orbital skin
• Pointers for onward referral, including skin cancers

In this session, where product may be mentioned,  we examine the frequency of rare paediatric neurological disorders in the United Kingdom and explore strategies for prompt early intervention to accelerate referrals. By focusing on a case study of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, a condition that affects 1 in 100,000 individuals, we delve into the world of rare diseases from a familial viewpoint. We will discuss typical symptoms, the profound impact of the disease on both the patient and their family, the consequences of misdiagnosis, ways to prevent this, and practical steps to take for a better outcome.

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• The importance of the skin barrier in inflammatory skin disorders
• how a dysfunctional dermis impacts on eczema severity
• Latest studies and data to show how helping the skin barrier to repair itself with optimum emollient therapy will improve eczema outcomes

• The range of problems women and birth persons can experience in the perinatal period 
• The impact of perinatal mental health difficulties on women, infants and families 
• The range of management options in primary care 
• The role of primary care, community care and community organisations in supporting women with perinatal mental health problems

• Causes 
• Management options 
• When to refer

This session will explore initiating, switching and missed pill guidelines for Progestogen-only Pills (POP) in Primary Care.

• An understanding of what the one airway challenge is and the importance of assessing the entire airway during and as part of an asthma review. 
• Practical top tips on how to carry out your one airway assessments. 
• Greater understanding of treatment strategies which impact patient’s quality of life and asthma control.

• Understanding the targets to aim for in primary and secondary prevention 
• Increased understanding around the newer agents used in lipid management 
• Recognising familial hypercholesterolaemia

By the end of the session it is hoped that you will gain insight into the following:

• Understand what is meant by neurodiversity
• Understand how neurodivergence may present in primary care
• Understand the impact of neurodivergence on your patient population
• Know how to support your neurodivergent patients

This presentation covers various disorders which are more common or more severe in skin of colour. We will discuss diagnosis and management of dermatosis papulosa nigra, atopic dermatitis, acanthosis nigricans, vitiligo and benign longitudinal melanonychia and subungual melanoma, as well as an update on new treatment options for psoriasis, a condition which is underdiagnosed and undertreated in skin of colour. The aim of this presentation is to enable clinicians to become more familiar and confident in recognising and treating skin disease in all skin tones.

Attendees will be given an insight into how to effectively counsel women on a range of contraceptive options

• Understand the basic definitions of LUTS
• Understand the aetiology
• Understand the link with erectile dysfunction
• Assessment
• Target treatment
• Who to refer
• Off target benefits of PDE5is

• Haematological Cancers as a group are the 4th most common malignancy 
• Like most malignancies they are more common with age 
• The symptoms can be vague and difficult to discern if significant giving a diagnostic challenge in primary care