Specialist Updates

Specialist Updates Respiratory

Is a triple-therapy inhaler the next move in asthma?

10th October 2019
Adults with uncontrolled asthma may benefit from a three-in-one inhaler that adds a long-acting muscarinic receptor…
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Asthma
Specialist Updates Dermatology

Thin melanomas on the scalp are the most deadly

9th October 2019
Thin melanomas located on the scalp carry a higher risk for death than thin melanomas on other parts of the body, Queensland…
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Female doctor checking man's face with dermascope
Specialist Updates Dermatology

Psoriasis shows bidirectional association with IBD

9th October 2019
People with psoriasis have an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease and vice versa, a study shows. Danish…
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Psoriasis
Specialist Updates Dermatology

Is Mohs surgery an option for melanoma?

9th October 2019
Mohs micrographic surgery may be an effective alternative to traditional wide-margin excision in some patients with early…
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Microscope
Specialist Updates Endocrinology

Which obesity procedure increases bone strength?

9th October 2019
One year after having bariatric surgery, patients may have stronger bones, despite a reduction in bone mineral density, a…
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surgery
Specialist Updates Rheumatology

Is total arthroplasty really superior for hip fracture?

8th October 2019
The results of an international randomised controlled trial of patients with hip fracture challenge recent guidelines…
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hip replacement
Specialist Updates Endocrinology

Hyperthyroidism linked to poor mental health in kids

8th October 2019
Children with hyperthyroidism have a higher prevalence of mental health issues including ADHD, adjustment disorder, anxiety,…
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teenaged schoolchildren