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Profound hypotension induced by ICI treatment

A case of extreme hypotension that could have been prevented or mitigated with awareness of the underlying hypothyroidism related to nivolumab treatment.

Triple-hit hypothesis: how acute brain injury causes acute lung injury

Open Access Traumatic Brain Injuries Review

ABI triggers inflammatory mediators, and the systemic inflammatory environment makes extracranial organs vulnerable to enhanced inflammation from medical procedures and infection. ALI is then exacerbated by an altered gut–lung axis.

Better long-term diabetes control with bariatric surgery

25-03-2024 Type 2 Diabetes News

Pooled analysis suggests bariatric surgery improves glycemic control, reduces the need for medication, and increases rate of diabetes remission compared with medical or lifestyle management.

Adalimumab causes kidney injury in pediatric Crohn’s disease

Free for a limited time Crohn's Disease in Pediatrics Case Study

Kidney injury is a known side-effect of using adalimumab to treat inflammatory bowel diseases, but has rarely been seen in children. Timely withdrawal can significantly reduce kidney damage but it is irreversible in some cases.

ds-MCE 'promising' for detecting esophagogastric varices

18-03-2024 Esophageal Varices News

CENTERS study shows that magnetically guided capsule endoscopy with a detachable string is accurate and safe for detecting and grading esophagogastric varices in patients with cirrhosis.

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Episode 9: The gut microbiome and CAR T-cell therapy

How do nutrition, supplements and antibiotics impact patient outcomes?

Recent research suggests that the gut microbiome could be an important modulator of response to CAR T-cell therapy in patients with hematologic cancers.

Prof. Marion Subklewe takes us through the latest evidence, highlighting the impact of antibiotics, nutrition, and dietary supplements, and discusses how to devise interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Prof. Marion Subklewe

Case Studies

Profound hypotension induced by ICI treatment

A case of extreme hypotension that could have been prevented or mitigated with awareness of the underlying hypothyroidism related to nivolumab treatment.

Adalimumab causes kidney injury in pediatric Crohn’s disease

Free for a limited time Crohn's Disease in Pediatrics Case Study

Kidney injury is a known side-effect of using adalimumab to treat inflammatory bowel diseases, but has rarely been seen in children. Timely withdrawal can significantly reduce kidney damage but it is irreversible in some cases.

An uncommon presentation of CRC

Open Access Colorectal Cancer Case Study

Sciatica due to Streptococcus gallolyticus infection of the spinal epidural space led to a diagnosis of colorectal cancer in a person with none of the usual signs and symptoms.

Current Reviews

Current status of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for the treatment of gastric cancer

Gastric Cancer REVIEW ARTICLE

Gastric cancer is one of the most prevalent malignant tumors worldwide, characterized by high incidence and mortality rates. At present, comprehensive surgical treatment has enhanced the prognosis of locally advanced gastric cancer patients …

Surgery for Oligometastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Defining Biologic Resectability

Open Access Metastasis Hepatobiliary Tumors

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is most often metastatic at diagnosis. As systemic therapy continues to improve alongside advanced surgical techniques, the focus has shifted toward defining biologic, rather than technical, resectability.

Synchronous Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma of Stomach: the First Report of an Odd Couple

The unique case study presented here explores an exceptionally rare occurrence in an HIV-positive female—synchronous diagnoses of anal squamous cell carcinoma and diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the stomach. With limited existing …

Global State of the Art and Science of Childhood Dysphagia: Similarities and Disparities in Burden

Feeding/swallowing and airway protection are complex functions, essential for survival, and continue to evolve throughout the lifetime. Medical and surgical advances across the globe have improved the long-term survival of medically complex …

Webinar (Link opens in a new window)

Interact with experts from established amyloidosis centers who can offer you specialized guidance to support your mission to set up a local center. Network with other HCPs in your locality to discuss region-specific challenges in establishing amyloidosis centers. 

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  • AstraZeneca and Alexion
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Webinar

2.0 NVMDL CME points

Severe pain is the most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis. In this live webinar, experts shared the latest insights in pain management for chronic pancreatitis patients. Experts from a range of disciplines discussed pertinent cases and provided practical suggestions for use within clinical practice.

Sponsored by:
  • Viatris
Developed by: Springer Healthcare

News | Articles | Videos (Link opens in a new window)

Expert insights, latest news and cutting-edge data reported from The Liver Meeting, Boston covering PBC treatment to arm HCPs with the latest information to optimize patients’ outcomes.

Supported by:
  • Ipsen
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Further Reading

Tunnel ultrasound can guide the use of peritoneal dialysis catheter exit site relocation by external splicing and cuff removal in refractory tunnel infection

Open Access Peritoneal Dialysis Nephrology - Original Paper

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter related infections can lead to peritonitis, hospitalization, shift to hemodialysis (HD) and death [ 1 – 3 ]. Nearly 20% of the exit site infections may arise in conjunction with or develop into tunnel infection …

Partial validation of a six-month high-fat diet and fructose-glucose drink combination as a mouse model of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Open Access Fatty Liver Original Article

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects millions of people and has become the most common chronic liver disease, at least in western societies [ 1 ]. Its rapidly increasing prevalence has been largely attributed to the rising rates of …

Surgery for Oligometastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Defining Biologic Resectability

Open Access Metastasis Hepatobiliary Tumors

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is most often metastatic at diagnosis. As systemic therapy continues to improve alongside advanced surgical techniques, the focus has shifted toward defining biologic, rather than technical, resectability.