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Does Rituximab Prevent Long-Term Comorbidities when Treating Pemphigus?

Rituximab may prevent long-term comorbidities while leading to a similar survival rate, compared to other treatments for pemphigus.

Vitamin D Supplements Associated with Lower Risk of Melanoma

Vitamin D supplements have been linked to a lower number of cases of melanoma, according to a new study conducted in Finland.

Newer Oral Levothyroxine Formulations: Is It Time to Switch Over?

Primary hypothyroidism is a frequent presentation in primary care, and is treated with levothyroxine sodium tablets once daily in the morning in the fasting state.

The Effects of Cancer Treatment: Life After Cancer

Emma Hallam joins Jonathan Sackier on this episode of the EMJ Podcast to discuss opening the UK’s first late effects clinic and the side effects of cancer treatment

Does Breast Milk Provide Protection Against COVID-19?

Evidence has shown that breast milk from vaccinated mothers provides protection against COVID-19 in infants too young to receive the vaccine.

New Assay for Enterobacter Enables Targeted Antibiotic Therapy

Enterobacte is one of the most dangerous bacteria associated with hospital infections worldwide and new research provides the opportunity to target antibiotic therapy based on accurate conclusions about the spread of resistance.

Patients Commencing Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Should Be Screened for Infections

New guidelines set by the EULAR recommend screening for infections for patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease…

Can Artificial Intelligence Aid Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis?

AI models could potentially be used to aid clinicians in differentiating between Kawasaki disease and MIS-C. Read to find out more.

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Key insights from ECCO 2023 - An interdisciplinary expert roundtable discussion | 14th March 2023 4 PM GMT

Join us for an interdisciplinary expert roundtable discussion to gain a deeper understanding of emerging data from ECCO 2023 and real-world evidence with biosimilars.

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Exploring Precision Medicine and Clinical Implications of the New ESMO Guidelines

This podcast explores the emerging role of precision medicine in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and its associated treatment algorithms.