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Specialist Updates Gastroenterology

Discontinuation of infliximab in IBD 'threatens relapse'

11th May 2021
Long-term use of the anti-TNF agent infliximab might lead to an increased risk of malignancy or infection, according to…
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Ulcerative colitis seen on endoscopy
Specialist Updates Oncology

Carboplatin alone inferior for ovarian cancer in elderly: trial

6th May 2021
Treatment of newly diagnosed ovarian cancer with single-agent carboplatin has markedly inferior results compared with a…
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Frail old woman
Specialist Updates Rheumatology

Therapeutic drug monitoring tested for infliximab

6th May 2021
Proactive therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) during infliximab induction does not improve disease remission rates in patients…
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Nurse setting up IV infusion
Specialist Updates Respiratory

Targeted interventions 'improve bronchiolitis care'

4th May 2021
Encouraging hospital staff to drop non-evidence-based practices for managing infant bronchiolitis works better when a…
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doctor listening to baby's chest
Specialist Updates Endocrinology

Uric acid levels tied to hip fracture risk: study

3rd May 2021
Increased levels of uric acid may signal a higher risk of hip fracture, particularly in men, according to a large population…
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X-ray of hip fracture
Specialist Updates Neurology

Bariatric surgery effective for idiopathic intracranial hypertension: study

3rd May 2021
Results of a small study show that women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) have a greater drop in intracranial…
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anatomical model of sleeve gastrectomy
Specialist Updates Psychiatry

One in three experience brain or mind disorders after COVID-19: study

28th April 2021
One third of people who have COVID-19 are diagnosed with a neurological or psychiatric disorder within six months,…
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Coronavirus wrecking ball hitting a person's head