Editorial

Weighing up the risks and benefits of smoking cessation therapies - p5

Research reviews

Laughter the best medicine for agitation in the elderly - p7

A pint a day keeps the nephrologist away - p8

Missing out on breakfast associated with raised CHD risk - p8

Cinnamon may have beneficial effects on blood glucose and lipids - p9-10

Liver checks could help reduce harmful drinking - p10

Does planned CS improve outcomes in twin births? - p13-0

Symposium

Risk stratification key in patients with syncope - p15-19

Improving the management of varicose veins - p21-24

Casebook

A case of recalcitrant bacterial conjunctivitis - p25-28

CPD

CPD exercise - November/December 2013 - p31-32

Photoguide

Unusual conditions - p34-35

Haslam

Can you really die from a broken heart? - p39