Editorial

CVD risk factors in middle age can cut life span by 15 years - p5-5

Research reviews

Abdominal distension a predictor for ovarian cancer  - p7-7

Older AF patients have the most to gain from anticoagulation - p8-8

Anticholinergics can help improve bothersome overactive bladder symptoms - p9-9

Are alpha blockers effective for expulsion of renal stones?  - p10-12

Depression may be overdiagnosed in primary care - p12-14

Is there a role for testosterone therapy in postmenopausal women? - p14-14

Rapid HIV tests in primary care are acceptable to patients - p16

Weigh up risks and benefits of buprenorphine and methadone - p16-16

Symposium

Be vigilant for patients with coeliac disease - p19-22

Managing dyspepsia in primary care - p23-27

Haslam

Mobiles have distanced GPs from the community - p38-38