'': a qualitative interview study of patient experiences of the initial assessment of transient loss of consciousness.

Objectives: Transient loss of consciousness (TLOC) is one of the most common neurological complaints in the Emergency Department (ED), but little is known about the patient perspective. We aimed to explore patient perceptions of diagnostic assessment for TLOC.

Setting: ED, Acute Medical Unit and Syncope and Neurology clinics in a single tertiary teaching hospital in the north of England.

Is there a relationship between gluten sensitivity and postural tachycardia syndrome?

Background: We have noticed that patients with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) were placing themselves on a gluten-free diet without medical consultation. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the prevalence of coeliac disease and self-reported gluten sensitivity in a cohort of patients with PoTS and compare this with local population data.

Methods: A total of 100 patients with PoTS were recruited to complete a questionnaire that screened for gluten sensitivity, related symptoms and dietary habits.