Editorial

Intensive weight management can achieve remission in type 2 diabetes - p5

Research reviews

Temporary quadrupling of inhaled steroids can reduce severe asthma exacerbations - p7

Exercise in middle age may reduce risk of heart failure - p8-9

Marked regional variations identified in primary care opioid prescribing - p8-9

Bicarbonate for dystocia improves maternal and fetal outcomes - p9-10

Symposium

Identifying and managing men with early prostate cancer - p11-15

Managing acute and chronic urinary retention in men - p17-21

Special Report

Early treatment vital in pelvic inflammatory disease - p23-26

CPD

CPD exercise April 2018 - p27-28

Other sections

150 years ago: Vagal compression for nervous affections - p29

100 years ago: Enuresis in childhood - p30

Haslam

GPs must always be vigilant for the rare bird - p31