Dear Belmatt community, In a significant stride towards enhancing the visibility of rare diseases, Jeshni Amblum-Almer, Course Director at Belmatt Healthcare Training, chaired the “Medically Unexplained Symptoms Conference” held in London on May 1, 2024. This event, hosted by the Forgotten Patients Charity with notable contributions and sponsorship from Belmatt Healthcare Training, underscored the critical […]
The proton pump inhibitor (PPI), introduced in 1989, reflected a major medical therapeutic breakthrough in the treatment of peptic ulcers and GORD, resulting in more rapid healing of the lesions and symptom relief. Now, PPIs are the cornerstone in the management of gastric and duodenal ulcers, dyspepsia, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), Zollinger–Ellison (ZE) syndrome, Helicobacter […]
This blog discusses the rising number of cases of measles in the United Kingdom.
Introduction As the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) seeks to evolve and adapt to current healthcare challenges, the importance of capitalising on the skills and expertise of all healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, has become increasingly evident. Their integration into primary care teams within the UK to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of patient care has […]
Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is a common condition that affects up to 13 million people in the UK. It is caused by an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to pollen, resulting in inflammation of the nasal mucosa and conjunctiva. Hay fever symptoms can include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, nasal congestion, pruritus, and ocular irritation. Hay fever can impair […]
When was the last time you issued a prescription for a Controlled drug or any other drug that you suspect to be misused/ abused? Probably not that long ago, Right! Let’s find out more: What do you do when you see: Scenario A · There is a known and linked Diagnosis · It seems justified […]
An Overview of the Monkeypox Outbreak in 2022 Monkeypox is a rare infection found primarily in parts of west or central Africa. The disease is caused by the monkeypox virus which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus. This is the same family of viruses as cowpox and smallpox. One of the symptoms of Monkeypox is a […]
Accelerated renal function deterioration in a Type 1 diabetic. Purpose of case study: Patient (male aged 46) was found to have diminishing renal function over a course of 6 years. This led to a complete renal failure. There were no intrinsic renal disease or post-renal reasons for deterioration in kidney function. However, there had been […]