Schizophrenia is a disorder characterised by abnormal thought processes, along with disturbances in behaviour, mood and perception of reality. It usually presents during adolescence or young adulthood (16-30 years) with men reaching a peak vulnerability somewhat earlier (age 16-25) than females (age 25-30), and...

Atopic eczema is a chronic relapsing skin condition that affects 2-10% of adults. The presentation of this condition in adults is often severe and chronic. Steroids are the firstline of treatment. Topical tacrolimus belongs to a class of new immunomodulators, which is a class of immunosuppressant drugs that work...

Case study 1

A 78-year-old female patient was referred by her GP to the pain clinic complaining of pain in her chest wall on the right side

The woman reported spontaneous sharp burning pain in the right side of her chest just under the breast for the past four months. The pain is provoked by trivial...