January/February 2023

GPs have an important role in recognising unilateral sinonasal lesions, which are more likely to be malignant than bilateral lesions.

Intravenous iron infusions are a safe alternative to oral iron replacement in selected patients with iron deficiency anaemia or symptoms.

GPs are well placed to recognise the relevant symptoms of retinal detachment, including flashing lights, visual floaters and a shadow in the peripheral visual field, and initiate early referral for diagnosis.

Prompt recognition of the key features of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus by a GP enables early diagnosis and treatment by a paediatric rheumatologist.

People living with a rare disease face common challenges, including diagnostic delay, a lack of clinical knowledge and treatment and fragmented care. New resources and toolkits are available to help GPs provide improved care for patients with a rare disease and their families.