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Specialist Updates Rheumatology

Biologic preserves kidney function in some patients with lupus nephritis

22nd September 2020
Intravenous belimumab combined with standard therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can help preserve kidney…
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Specialist Updates Neurology

What risks do MS patients face from COVID-19?

18th September 2020
Patients with MS who are obese and have limited mobility need to maintain increased vigilance during the ongoing COVID-19…
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Specialist Updates Cardiology

NSTEMI: Elderly patients 'benefit from invasive treatment'

15th September 2020
Invasive treatment gives patients 80 years and older with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) a five-year…
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Specialist Updates Gastroenterology

Bariatric surgery 'linked with improved kidney function'

14th September 2020
People with obesity who undergo bariatric surgery may have better long-term kidney function than their peers who do not have…
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

First study on personalised asthma care shows benefit for some

14th September 2020
AusDoc brings you the latest news from the European Respiratory Society Congress 2020. The first study to target asthma…
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Early bronchitis linked with adult asthma and pneumonia risk: study

14th September 2020
AusDoc brings you the latest news from the European Respiratory Society Congress 2020. Children who have a bout of…
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Start pulmonary rehab early after COVID-19: study

11th September 2020
AusDoc brings you the latest news from the European Respiratory Society Congress 2020. A study of 19 patients’ recovery…
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