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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Children

Although urolithiasis is considered as a rare entity in children, it is an important health problem in the world, especially in endemic areas.

Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions in the Setting of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Approximately 10-15% of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are…

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Novel Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation

This educational seminar, supported by an independent educational grant from Daiichi Sankyo, was held at the AHA congress in Dallas on 19th November 2013.

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Effective Anticoagulation with Factor Xa Next Generation in Atrial Fibrillation – (Engage Af – Timi 48 Trial): Primary Results

The following is an executive summary of the abstract presentation by Prof Robert Giugliano on the ENGAGE AF – TIMI 48 trial primary results.

Surgical Treatment for Partially Accommodative Esotropia Associated with a High Accommodative Convergence/ Accommodation Ratio

Partially accommodative esotropia, associated with a high accommodative convergence/accommodation (AC/A) ratio, is an acquired strabismus characterised…

In Vivo Corneal Confocal Microscopy and Endothelial Surgery

Lamellar endothelial surgery has gained increasing popularity in the last decade. This surgery is generally considered less invasive and allows faster…

Living and Coping with Strabismus as an Adult

Despite much research on the psychosocial impact of adult strabismus, some employing standardised measures, coping seems poorly delineated.

Can Periodic Surveillance for Metastases Improve Clinical Outcome in Uveal Melanoma? Moving Towards International Guidelines

Uveal melanoma is a rare disease with a predominant propensity for liver metastasis. Prognosis in the metastatic setting is poor, and no treatments…

Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy – Targeting the Gut-Liver-Brain Axis

Summary of Presentations from the Norgine Sponsored Satellite Symposium, UEG Week, Berlin, Germany, 12th–16th October 2013

State-of-the-Art Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Recent Advances and Emerging Therapeutic Alternatives

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent functional disorder characterised by chronic and recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habit.