Recognising cardiac syncope

Syncope is defined as transient loss of consciousness. Most syncope is not cardiac in aetiology, but cardiac syncope is a high risk subgroup. This Practice article looks at how to identify cardiac syncope

Prenatal exposure to buprenorphine or methadone and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes

Children born to mothers who used buprenorphine during pregnancy were not found to have a greater risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Effectiveness of interventions to increase vaccine uptake

Extending opportunities, involving community members in communication, and providing financial incentives are among the most effective ways to increase vaccine uptake