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Medical Protection represented a consultant neuroradiologist where it was alleged that Dr B negligently interpreted an MRI scan. Peter J Mordecai, claims manager at Medical Protection, explores the issues in this type of claim. Medical Protection acknowledges the contribution to this article from Raja, Darryl & Loh.

The use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), including the most prescribed agent tibolone, appears to contribute to an increase in the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as shown in a retrospective study.

Patients with human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1) infection may develop erectile dysfunction (ED), and time to progression to its severe form is significantly associated with the degree of neurologic compromise at baseline, reveals a study.

Mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) appear beneficial for prostate cancer survivors and their partners who are dealing with sexual dysfunction, a study has shown.