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Doctors explain how they separated craniopagus twins

17th July 2019
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Silent MI linked to sudden cardiac death risk

17th July 2019
A substantial proportion of people experiencing sudden cardiac death have no history of coronary artery disease (CAD) but…
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Heart attack
Specialist Updates Respiratory

Blood test helps decide antibiotics for COPD exacerbation

16th July 2019
Testing for C-reactive protein can reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in patients experiencing an exacerbation of chronic…
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tibes of blood awaiing analysis
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One fracture in childhood linked to more breaks

16th July 2019
Childhood fracture is associated with an increased risk of fracture later in childhood or early adulthood, according to a…
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Fractures childhood
Specialist Updates Endocrinology

Suboptimal thyroid function in early pregnancy may influence baby's IQ

16th July 2019
Maternal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentrations in early pregnancy are associated with the volume of grey matter…
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early pregnancy
Specialist Updates Dermatology

'Surprising range' of psychiatric concerns raised in patients on isotretinoin

15th July 2019
People taking isotretinoin for severe acne appear to experience a wider range of psychiatric adverse events than just…
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Adolescent face with acne
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Most tongue-tie ops not needed: study

15th July 2019
More than 60% of newborns referred for surgery for tongue-tie at a specialist clinic do not need the procedure, a US study…
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Baby