NB Medical Hot Topics

11/12/2025

A very warm welcome to all our new NB Plus members - and thank you for subscribing during the recent Black Friday promotion 🙂

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09/12/2025

BLOG: Asthma in children: Is the future AIR not SABA?

Put bluntly, asthma outcomes in the UK are pretty terrible. There are a multitude of reasons for this, but the new joint BTS/SIGN/NICE guideline, published just over a year ago, is an important step to addressing this.

But while it’s clear that, for adults and older children, we should be ditching the salbutamol in favour of an anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) regime - initially using PRN combined inhalers containing corticosteroid and formoterol, as recommended in this guideline - whether this strategy is appropriate for younger children aged under 12 years old is uncertain.

However the CARE trial, an important new RCT from New Zealand, has helped bridge our knowledge gap for this younger cohort. Does this data from Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud, support the use of AIR in younger children? Read Dr Rob Walker's blog to find out.

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07/12/2025

If you missed our recent GP Update course, don't worry! You can join us on Friday 23rd January 2026 for a full day update. This is a live webinar, with plenty of opportunity for interaction and evidence-based learning.

Follow the link to find out more and secure your place: https://buff.ly/1ZrpcnP

05/12/2025

Christmas gift panic creeping in? 🛒🧑🎄 Forget the novelty socks! 🧦

If your CPD and bookshelf could use a refresh, there’s a better option. Order your NB Medical course books early and unwrap something you’ll actually look forward to reading. 📚

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04/12/2025

BLOG: Beyond Diet and Exercise: Understanding Patients with Prediabetes

Maya is a 46-yr old lady attending for blood results. She’s in a rush to get home, as she’s had to leave her elderly parents alone to attend and it’s not long before the school run. You note her HbA1c has climbed from 41 to 45mmol/mol, now in the category of pre-diabetes, or non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (NDH) as it is officially termed.

Currently in the UK, 5 million people have a diagnosis of diabetes, with around 10% of the NHS budget spent on diabetes and related care (BJGP). An additional 4 million people are estimated to be at high risk of developing T2DM. If left unchecked the ramifications could be huge.

So how do we best intervene? What can we learn from people who have experienced a diagnosis of NDH about what helps and hinders change? Read on to find out more.

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03/12/2025

How can you maximise the benefits of CPD?

Continuing professional development (CPD) is very important for maintaining and enhancing your knowledge and skills. It allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in healthcare, ensuring that you provide the most satisfying care to your patients. Here is some advice on how to maximise the benefits of CPD:

👉 Implementing Learnings into Practice: One of the crucial aspects of CPD is applying what you have learned into your daily practice. Incorporating these learnings can significantly improve patient outcomes. Take time to reflect on how each CPD activity relates to your practice and identify ways to integrate them effectively.

👉 Regularly Reviewing and Updating Your CPD Plan: To ensure continuous growth as a GP, it's crucial to regularly review and update your CPD plan. This involves assessing your current skills and knowledge gaps, identifying areas for improvement, and setting goals for future learning opportunities. By consistently evaluating your progress, you can tailor your CPD activities to meet specific needs.

👉 Engaging in Reflective Practice: Reflective practice plays a crucial role in enhancing learning from CPD activities. It involves critically analysing experiences encountered during patient care or educational sessions and identifying areas where improvements can be made. By engaging in reflective practice, you can gain valuable insights that contribute to your professional development journey.

02/12/2025

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01/12/2025

Black Friday Sale Ends Midnight 🕛

Don't miss out on our special offer when you purchase an annual subscription to NB Plus. Visit the NB Medical website for more information.

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30/11/2025

NB Medical and Medical Protection announce partnership to strengthen support for primary care professionals: read the press release here:

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30/11/2025

Don't miss out!

The NB Plus Black Friday offer ends at midnight tomorrow 🤩

29/11/2025

Thank you, Dr Singh! We're thrilled you would recommend our courses 🤩