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PEARLS #701: Are cannabinoids, including synthetic and plant‐derived cannabinoids, beneficial for symptomatic treatment in multiple sclerosis (MS)?

This article looks at the physical and psychological aspects of long COVID, including the cardiovascular sequelae of COVID-19

“Small risk of gastric cancer with long-term PPI use”

Sports physician Steve Targett discusses Osgood–Schlatter disease, Sinding-Larsen–Johansson syndrome, osteochondritis dissecans and slipped capital femoral epiphysis

Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones discusses long COVID, including who is at risk for developing it, the symptoms people experience, and what GPs can do to help

Following on from the review of laser eye surgery in the 25 May issue, this article focuses on the non-laser-based vision correction procedures offered in New Zealand

This article covers the symptoms of concussion and the key roles that GPs play in early management. It discusses factors that affect recovery and the advice GPs should give to patients to help prevent escalation of symptoms and to promote earlier recovery. Finally, it describes the ACC funded Concussion Service

A brainstorming session with his first-year medical students helps GP Jonathan Bentley solve his biggest diagnostic problem of the week

Gastroenterologist Alan Fraser discusses functional gastrointestinal disorders, which are generally diagnosed by symptoms that can be attributed to different portions of the gastrointestinal tract

This article looks at the benefits and risks of a gluten-free diet for those with coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity and other conditions