Suture pull through table
A table for suture pull through values has been created from the text on the Sutures page.
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Nystagmus in peripheral causes of vertigo
The Vertigo page has been updated with some additional information about nystagmus from peripheral causes.
Cerebellar stroke
Some additional information about cerebellar stroke has been added to the Stroke syndromes page.
Copper deficiency
A short segment on copper deficiency has been added to the Non ferrous metals page.
Thyrotoxicosis
The Hyperthyroidism page has been revised and significant additional information added.
CT images of vasitis
The Scrotal emergencies page has been updated with 2 CT images of vasitis.
Vasitis
The Scrotal emergencies page has been updated with a new segment on vasitis.
Differential diagnosis of hernias
The Hernias page has been updated with additional information about the differential diagnosis of inguinal/femoral hernias.
Examination of hernias
The Hernias page has been updated with additional information about the examination of hernias.
Spaces of the head and neck image
The Conditions of the head and neck page has been updated with an image demonstrating some of the clinically important spaces in the head and neck.
Masticator space infection
The Conditions of the head and neck page has been updated with a new segment on masticator space infection.
Masticator space abscess CT images
2 CT images demonstrating a masticator space abscess have been added to the Conditions of head and neck page.
Vocal cord dysfunction
The Stridor page has been updated with a segment on vocal cord dysfunction.
Rickettsial diseases
The Rickettsial diseases page has had a few minor updates.
Malaria
The Malaria page has had a few minor modifications
Febrile traveller
The Febrile traveller page has been updated with additional information about how to differentiate some of the causes.
Version 2 is not recommended – please use Version 1 or 3
The link to Version 2 from the menu bar has been updated with the words ‘not recommended’, as this version has not been updated for 2 years nor had any corrections made to it during that time. It should not be used as a guide for contemporary medical practice. Versions 1 and 3 are the … Read more
Link to Legacy edition removed
The link to the Legacy edition of the manual (the first online version that has not been corrected or updated since 2014) has been removed. The content of the legacy edition is now more than 6 years old and is no longer suitable as a guide to contemporary practice.
Complications following appendicectomy
A short segment on the complications following appendicectomy has been added to the Appendicitis page.
Placebo and nocebo effects
The Communication page has been updated with a new segment on placebo and nocebo effects. These effects have a significant impact on what we do, so I suggest you read this section soon.