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Cardiology Diabetology Endocrinology Gastroenterology Geriatrics and Gerontology Infectious Diseases Nephrology Respiratory Medicine Rheumatology
29-09-2023
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
News

No long-term survival, cognitive benefits with MIST for preterm infants on CPAP

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Minimally invasive surfactant therapy offers no 2-year survival or cognitive benefit for preterm infants on continuous positive airway pressure but may improve respiratory outcomes.

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Particle Therapy
Review

Role of proton therapy in mitigating CNS radiotoxicity

Central nervous system radiotoxicity remains a challenge in neuro-oncology. This review explores the role of proton therapy in reducing such toxicities in adult patients receiving CNS-directed radiotherapy.
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Sarcoidosis
Review

Current applications of AI in sarcoidosis

Recent technological advancements have introduced multiple modalities of artificial intelligence to the study of sarcoidosis, with machine learning, deep learning, and radiomics showing promise in diagnosing and prognosticating.
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Primary Sjögren Syndrome
Case Study

An exceptional cause of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome, an uncommon autoimmune disease in children, has rarely been reported with kidney involvement during childhood. In this case, Sjögren’s syndrome was revealed by polyuria-polydipsia syndrome in a 10-year-old boy.
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Hypertension
Review

The promise of cuffless BP monitoring

Cuffless, wearable, blood pressure measurement devices offer the promise of beat-to-beat, continuous, noninvasive measurement of BP during both awake and sleep periods, with minimal patient inconvenience.

Case-Based Insights: Oncology and Hematology


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Bariatric Surgery
Review

Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Serum Amyloid A Protein: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Obesity is a global epidemic that is increasing in prevalence and linked to an enhanced risk of morbidity and mortality [ 1 ]. Bariatric surgery is an effective intervention leading to sustained weight loss and improving longevity as well as …
Bariatric Surgery
Review

Bariatric Surgery and Malpractice: an Extensive Review of Demographics, Complications, Litigation, and Proactive Mitigation Strategies

The rising prevalence of severe obesity has led to a parallel increase in bariatric surgeries, raising a complex array of medicolegal issues. This review aims to analyze and synthesize literature on bariatric surgery malpractice, focusing on …
Obesity
Review

Immune cells in adipose tissue microenvironment under physiological and obese conditions

Traditionally, adipose tissue was thought a passive energy storage depot simply, playing a fundamental role in energy homeostasis. In 1993, Hotamisligil et al. found the expression of TNF-α in adipose tissue, which was thought closely associated …
Fatty Liver
Review Article

How non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cirrhosis affect the heart

Liver diseases affect the heart and the vascular system. Cardiovascular complications appear to be a leading cause of death in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and cirrhosis. The predominant histological changes in the liver …

Episode 5: Next-generation sequencing

Emerging biomarkers in thyroid and non-small cell lung cancers

Next-generation sequencing is a powerful tool that can identify mutations or fusions in a wide range of cancers, enabling physicians to provide targeted therapy to patients and improve outcomes. In this podcast, Professor Andrew Beggs discusses practical aspects of this technique from the clinical viewpoint.

This content is intended only for healthcare providers and was made possible by educational funding provided by Illumina, Inc., and Eli Lilly and Company.

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29-09-2023
Stroke
News

Poststroke seizures increase risk for mortality and poor outcomes

29-09-2023
Thromboembolic Prophylaxis and Anticoagulants
News

Trial adds to evidence for risk-based thromboprophylaxis in people with cancer

29-09-2023
Cough
News

Do modest gefapixant benefits for chronic cough outweigh the unwanted effects?

29-09-2023
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
News

No long-term survival, cognitive benefits with MIST for preterm infants on CPAP

28-09-2023
Atrial Fibrillation
News

Low dose apixaban for atrial fibrillation in CKD

27-09-2023
Thyroid Disease
News

Optimal thyroid function ranges defined based on CVD risk and mortality

Webinar | 16-05-2023 | 17:30 (CET)

Keynote Webinar | Spotlight on Cardio-Oncology

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An expert-led symposium exploring the most pertinent issues in cardio-oncology, with a focus on the new ESC guidelines. Highlights include preventative approaches in cardio-oncology, toxicity risk-stratification strategies, the clinical management of myocarditis as an adverse effect of immune checkpoint inhibitor-treatments, and the utility of biomarkers in long-term follow-up of cardiovascular disease risk in cancer patients.
Prof. Rudolf de Boer
Prof. Lorenz Lehmann
Dr. Teresa Lopéz Fernández

Case Studies

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Primary Sjögren Syndrome
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An exceptional cause of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome, an uncommon autoimmune disease in children, has rarely been reported with kidney involvement during childhood. In this case, Sjögren’s syndrome was revealed by polyuria-polydipsia syndrome in a 10-year-old boy.
Open Access
Epiglottitis
Case Study

Vaping-induced acute epiglottitis

The second report, and the first in an adult, of acute epiglottitis directly associated with e-cigarettes with no evidence of infection, indicating the need to consider noninfectious primary causes in the differential diagnosis of epiglottitis.
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Maturity-onset Diabetes of the Young
Case Study

Digenic maturity-onset diabetes of the young?

Two family members with a family history of diabetes were found to have a genetic variant in both GCK and HNF1A, but was this true digenic MODY? Care must be taken in such cases, and collaboration with MODY genetics experts is key.
Renal Cancer
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Navigating the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma

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Insights on the Current Treatment Landscape and Managing Patient Health

In recent years, tremendous efforts have been made in the medical treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), with Immune-Oncological combinations standing as the current standard of care in the first-line setting of mRCC. 

In these podcasts, expert authors discuss the current treatment landscape for these new therapies and discuss what should be taken into account when choosing the most appropriate treatment for their patients so as to balance oncological outcomes, adverse events and quality of life.

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Eisai Europe Limited.
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CME

Thyroid Cancer
Independent Medical Education

Precision medicine advances in thyroid cancer: Translating clinical evidence into practice

Identifying molecular biomarkers is crucial in determining the best targeted treatment options for your patients with advanced thyroid cancer.

Join our expert-led multi-format educational program that explores the continuing discovery of new genomic targets and delivers the latest research in molecular testing and the application of targeted therapies for thyroid cancer.

Start by watching our webcast and short vodcasts.
NSCLC
CME Course

Biomarker-driven management of NSCLC

Expert-led, multiformat program which will address the individualized management of NSCLC, through education on the detection of NTRK gene fusions, current evidence-based guidelines, and new and emerging therapies. Will also include guidance on integrating shared decision making into your clinical practice, drawing on insights from a patient on how best to communicate.

CME: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Hypopituitarism
CME Course

Hypopituitarism: Early diagnosis for improved patient management

Multiformat program improving awareness, diagnosis and management of patients with adult growth hormone deficiency.

CME: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Further Reading

Open Access
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Original Research

Safety and Effectiveness of Baricitinib in Chinese Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis: 24-Week Results from a Post-Marketing Safety Study

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by progressive joint damage and considerable morbidity, pain, and reduced health-related quality of life. Worldwide, the prevalence of RA was reported to be 0.46% between 1980 …
Open Access
Gene Therapy
Medical Ophthalmology

Multi-luminance mobility testing after gene therapy in the context of retinal functional diagnostics

Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a severe form of inherited retinal dystrophy. It is hallmarked by a rapidly progressing visual impairment which first presents in early childhood and usually leads to complete blindness by the fourth decade of …
Open Access
Metastasis
Original Article

Does gamma-glutamyltransferase correlate with liver tumor burden in neuroendocrine tumors?

In metastatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), liver metastases are present in 82% of patients [ 1 ]. In addition to surgical therapy, systemic treatment is often required to maintain the quality of life and prevent unhindered progression of the tumor …
Open Access
Back Pain
Original Research Article

Efficacy of Three Teriparatide Preparations and Romosozumab, Osteogenesis Promoters, in the Treatment of Fresh Vertebral Fractures: A Retrospective Observational Study

Osteoporosis is known to increase the likelihood of fragility fractures, resulting in an increased need for nursing care and a higher rate of mortality [ 1 , 2 ]. Patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures are typically treated conservatively …

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Hypertension
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The promise of cuffless BP monitoring

Cuffless, wearable, blood pressure measurement devices offer the promise of beat-to-beat, continuous, noninvasive measurement of BP during both awake and sleep periods, with minimal patient inconvenience.

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27-09-2023
Thyroid Disease
News

Optimal thyroid function ranges defined based on CVD risk and mortality
Intensive Care
Review

Training pathways in critical care cardiology
26-09-2023
Stroke
News

Intensive SBP control ‘harmful’ after stroke thrombectomy
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Atrial Septal Defect
Case Study

Diagnosing a right-to-left atrial shunt
22-09-2023
Diabetes and Cardiac Diseases
News

Recommended lipid targets ‘rarely achieved’ in people with diabetes at high CV risk
Open Access
Late Onset Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
Review

Identifying and understanding adult-onset type 1 diabetes

Diagnosis of adult-onset type 1 diabetes is difficult, and misclassification is common. Clinical biomarker investigations and high-specificity research approaches are needed to improve patient management and understanding of its phenotype.

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22-09-2023
Diabetes and Cardiac Diseases
News

Recommended lipid targets ‘rarely achieved’ in people with diabetes at high CV risk
Open Access
Type 2 Diabetes
Review

Advancing management of type 2 diabetes
Open Access
Type 2 Diabetes
Case Study

Acute kidney injury possible with recommended metformin doses
Open Access
Diabetes
Review

Continuous glucose monitoring for insulin-treated diabetes
12-09-2023
Type 1 Diabetes
News

Preservation of β-cell function with teplizumab in type 1 diabetes confirmed
Open Access
Amiodarone-Induced Thyrotoxicosis
Review

Updating the approach to amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis

This review presents recent insights into the diagnostic and therapeutic management of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis, a condition that is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates.

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Open Access
Late Onset Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
Review

Identifying and understanding adult-onset type 1 diabetes
27-09-2023
Thyroid Disease
News

Optimal thyroid function ranges defined based on CVD risk and mortality
Open Access
Cushing's Syndrome
Case Study

PBAH complicated by cryptococcal infection
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Obesity
Review

Genetic causes of obesity
22-09-2023
Diabetes and Cardiac Diseases
News

Recommended lipid targets ‘rarely achieved’ in people with diabetes at high CV risk
Open Access
Epiglottitis
Case Study

Vaping-induced acute epiglottitis

The second report, and the first in an adult, of acute epiglottitis directly associated with e-cigarettes with no evidence of infection, indicating the need to consider noninfectious primary causes in the differential diagnosis of epiglottitis.

Read more
22-09-2023
Hepatitis C
News

Mortality rates high after hepatitis C, despite modern antivirals
Open Access
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Pediatrics
Review

Diagnostic tools for gastrointestinal tract disorders
20-09-2023
Pancreatic Cancer
News

NALIRIFOX boosts metastatic pancreatic cancer survival
15-09-2023
Public Health
News

Cancer screening may not extend life
Open Access
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Review

Adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatments for HCC
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Parkinson's Disease
Review

Polypharmacy and managing lower urinary tract symptoms in Parkinson’s disease

Management of LUT symptoms in PD is challenging. Overactive bladder management should be optimised and quality of life improved while mitigating the risks of polypharmacy, which can exacerbate PD-related symptoms.

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Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Review

Approach to the older patient with acute myeloid leukemia
26-08-2023
Myocardial Infarction
News

FIRE trial supports complete revascularization for older MI patients
Open Access
Sarcopenia
Review

Approaches to sarcopenia
Gastric Cancer
Review

Sarcopenia in gastric cancer
14-07-2023
Prevention and Rehabilitation in Cardiology
News

No cardiovascular benefit of Vitamin D in the elderly
22-09-2023
Hepatitis C
News

Mortality rates high after hepatitis C, despite modern antivirals

Hepatitis C mortality rates following successful treatment are still higher compared with the general population.

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Open Access
COVID-19
Case Study

Small airways disease in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome
30-08-2023
Cancer Therapy
News

Cancer treatment linked to increased risk for COVID-19-related VTE
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Cardiomyopathy
Case Study

Left ventricle endomyocardial fibrosis
04-08-2023
Circulatory Disease
News

Pitavastatin gives REPRIVE to people with HIV at low cardiovascular risk
20-07-2023
Cervical Cancer
News

Catch-up HPV test may benefit older women
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Primary Sjögren Syndrome
Case Study

An exceptional cause of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome, an uncommon autoimmune disease in children, has rarely been reported with kidney involvement during childhood. In this case, Sjögren’s syndrome was revealed by polyuria-polydipsia syndrome in a 10-year-old boy.

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Open Access
Type 2 Diabetes
Case Study

Acute kidney injury possible with recommended metformin doses
Open Access
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Case Study

Tumor lysis syndrome in a premature infant
14-09-2023
Hypertension
News

Aldosterone synthase inhibitor lorundrostat shows promise for uncontrolled hypertension
Open Access
Kidney and Urinary Tract Malformation
Review

Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract
07-09-2023
Anemia
News

Anemia in chronic kidney disease under-recognized and undertreated in primary care
29-09-2023
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
News

No long-term survival, cognitive benefits with MIST for preterm infants on CPAP

Minimally invasive surfactant therapy offers no 2-year survival or cognitive benefit for preterm infants on continuous positive airway pressure but may improve respiratory outcomes.

Read more
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Sarcoidosis
Review

Current applications of AI in sarcoidosis
Open Access
Epiglottitis
Case Study

Vaping-induced acute epiglottitis
14-09-2023
Congenital Lung Disease
News

Inhaled idrevloride in hypertonic saline may benefit patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia
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Lung Cancer
Review

Endobronchial ultrasound staging for lung cancer
22-09-2023
Lung Transplantation
News

Tacrolimus superior to ciclosporin for reducing chronic lung allograft dysfunction
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Primary Sjögren Syndrome
Case Study

An exceptional cause of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome, an uncommon autoimmune disease in children, has rarely been reported with kidney involvement during childhood. In this case, Sjögren’s syndrome was revealed by polyuria-polydipsia syndrome in a 10-year-old boy.

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Pulmonary Emergencies
Case Study

Management of respiratory failure in ICI-induced overlap syndrome
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Pericardial Disease
Case Study

Epipericardial fat necrosis
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Venous Thrombosis
Review

COVID-19-associated vasculopathy
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Cancer Immunotherapy
Review

Risk Factors for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–Mediated Cardiovascular Toxicities
Breast Cancer
Review

Aromatase Inhibitor Musculoskeletal Syndrome and Bone Loss: a Review of the Current Literature
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