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News and Clinical Alerts

In addition to latest news and updates from TMLEP, please feel free to browse a selection of our latest clinical updates below which are provided in order to raise awareness of clinical risk issues and to reduce incidence recurrence and improve patient safety. Facts have been anonymised to maintain data confidentiality, however learning points remain applicable.

Strep A and the Risks of Delayed Diagnosis

Strep A and the Risks of Delayed Diagnosis

Strep A (group A streptococcus) is a highly contagious bacteria that can cause different infections ranging from minor illness to death in a very small number of cases. Often people can carry the bacteria without developing any illness. Strep A can be prevented though good hygiene but there is no…

Read Article 14 Dec 2022

Increasing Awareness of the Role of GnRH Pre-Treatment for Fibroids

Fibroids are benign tumours or growths of the uterus (myomas or leiomyomas) which are very common in women of reproductive age and tend to reduce in size after the menopause. They usually do not require treatment unless they cause symptoms. Symptoms of fibroids include prolonged heavy periods, abdominal distention, lower…

Read Article 30 Jun 2022

Reducing Risks Associated with Cholecystectomies

A cholecystectomy is a relatively common surgery to remove the gallbladder often as a treatment for symptomatic gallstones. Left untreated, these gallstones can block the flow of bile and can cause problems such as acute cholecystitis or acute pancreatitis. Like with any operation, a cholecystectomy does have risks, in particular,…

Read Article 04 Jan 2022

Managing Hyponatraemia

It is imperative that if hyponatraemia is suspected or diagnosed that clinicians provide appropriate care by arranging appropriate investigations, arranging a referral to an appropriate specialist such as an endocrinologist and/or admitting the patient to hospital for treatment.

Read Article 24 Aug 2021