Specialist Updates

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

How long will a knee replacement revision last?

6th May 2021
The length of time that a knee replacement lasts decreases with each revision, resulting in some patients facing multiple…
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Woman being examined by doctor after knee replacements
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

Treating heart failure cuts COPD exacerbation risk: study

5th May 2021
Failure to diagnose and treat heart failure is linked to an increased risk of acute COPD exacerbations, a large study shows…
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How do you manage a patient with heavy menstrual bleeding?

11th May 2021

Watch this useful refresher on best practice assessment and treatment
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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

Genital infection with flozins 'more likely in smokers'

4th May 2021
Patients with type 2 diabetes who are on SGLT2 inhibitors may be twice as likely to develop genital infections if they are…
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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