Flagship Journal

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a group of clinical manifestations, caused by an obstruction of venous blood flow to the heart…

Dr Enrique Casado and Professor Lothar Seefried talk about the of early identification of individuals at risk of osteoporosis fractures…

Maternal and fetal outcomes associated with the authors’ approach of Caesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum disorders…

I always knew that I wanted to work with children. My mother is a paediatric nurse practitioner, and my father is a child psychiatrist…

In patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy, use of the endothelin 1 Type A/Ang II subtype 1 receptor antagonist sparsentan can decrease proteinuria and preserve kidney function

Targetted prophylaxis is recommended for people with HAE, but many remain on attenuated androgens. EMJ spoke to two HAE experts who explain how they help patients to make the switch.

Emer Kelly. Respiratory Consultant and General Physician, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. I had asthma as a child, so…

Kiley Whalen. Physician Assistant, Adirondack Rehabilitation Medicine; Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the Center for…

Methotrexate (MTX), an antimetabolite, has a multifarious mechanism of action that most notably includes folate antagonism, effects on…

Cervical cancer is established as a major cause of morbidity and mortality among females globally.1 In Kenya, and other countries with…

End-stage liver disease (ESLD) represents a non-reversible, advanced stage of cirrhosis, where the hepatic architecture is distorted and…

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) includes specialised techniques, such as sphincterotomy, balloon dilation…

Smeeta Sinha National Clinical Director for Renal Medicine, NHS England, UK; Consultant Nephrologist, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation…

After being diagnosed with cancer, patients embark on a journey that involves ongoing treatments, and regular visits to healthcare…

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those on chronic haemodialysis (HD), have a higher incidence of nosocomial…

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a disease characterised by the clonal expansion of malignant plasma cells in the marrow, leading to anaemia…

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition caused by mutations in the haemoglobin (Hb) gene, resulting in various complications. One…

HIV is an epidemic in Kenya. Females living with HIV (FLHIV) have an eight-fold increased risk of a pregnancy-related death compared to…

I am interested in family medicine and primary healthcare because primary healthcare is the first gatekeeper in the community…

Mycobacterium tuberculosis causing glomerulonephritis (GN) is a rare occurrence, and its association has been seldom reported…

IgAN, which can lead to CKD and kidney failure, is the most common form of primary glomerulonephritis, predominantly…

Many patients experience impairment following a stroke, including motor or cognitive impairment, urinary incontinence, dysphagia…

First described by German physician Peter Emil Becker in the 1950s, Becker is an X-linked genetic recessive disorder. Like Duchenne…

Methotrexate is a common first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, yet its widespread and habitual usage often leads physicians…

While awareness of the issues facing women leading up to, during, and following the menopause has increased in recent years…

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common primary tumour originating from the kidney, and accounts for more than 90% of all renal…

Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of Type 2 diabetes (T2D), with the prevalence of both increasing in a parallel manner…

The optimal dressing is still unclear, despite hypospadias being one of the most prevalent surgical operations. Children’s dressing for…

A spontaneous subcapsular hepatic haematoma (SHH) is both a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. Although the pathogenesis of…

One of the many extra-hepatic manifestations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections is vasculitis. While the classic HBV-associated…

Obesity, defined as a BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2, is a condition with rising incidence around the world that contributes…

When I started out way back in the 1980s, addiction was predominantly dealt with by psychiatrists in hospitals, psychiatrists…

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic granulomatous infection. It is non-fatal and slowly progressive. Its causative…

This continuing medical education-accredited symposium, held at the 2023 International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)…

The deficiency of arylsulfatase A due to the mutations in the ARSA gene is the cause of a rare inherited lysosomal storage disease…

With a pre-specified aim of improving the standard of care of those living with intermittent catheter use, a roundtable discussion led by…

The climate crisis is a health crisis that has the potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality to human populations…

It is essential to address psychological health, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among patients who have recovered from…

The first thing is probably the holistic approach to care. Primary care provides care for people for a large part of their life…

Obesity has become a serious public health issue worldwide, with its prevalence steadily increasing. The potential consequences of this…

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder characterised by the loss of melanocytes, resulting in white, depigmented cutaneous macules…

This study examines the interrelationships between macroeconomic factors, inflation and vaccination rates, and ranks countries’ efficiency in combating the pandemic based on their health-economic factors.

There are two major categories of lung functional disorders, including restrictive and obstructive lung diseases. Restrictive lung disease…

I undertook my university courses at University Hospitals, and at several other hospitals in Belgium, but I also had some training in…

Tuberculosis (TB), rightly referred to as an ancient disease, has affected humans for thousands of years, the first drafted reference…

My interest in cancer research was sparked during my experience in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) as an…

Chronic kidney diseases (CKD) are very prevalent in Central America, particularly in El Salvador. Mesoamerican nephropathy (MN) is a CKD diagnosis that almost exclusively affects young male agricultural labourers.

This review of the ‘Elevating Aesthetics’ symposium held at the International Master Course on Aging Science (IMCAS) 2023 shares insights…

Any haemoptysis exceeding 100 mL/hr, causing abnormal gas exchange/airway obstruction or leading to haemodynamic instability is defined as life-threatening or massive haemoptysis…

Lupus enteritis is a rare and poorly understood cause of abdominal pain in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)…

A spectrum of various pathophysiological processes associated with a progressive worsening in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)…

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is defined as Enterobacteriaceae that are resistant to the carbapenem group of antimicrobials.

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) contributes to 20% of non-melanoma skin cancers and early diagnosis is vital to reducing…

Initially, I was student in endocrinology; however, after some years, I understood that the holistic approach to complex patients…

General practices in the UK are under immense pressure. Research has been conducted on the complexity of current consultations ​and the use of electronic consultations…

I was inspired to go into geriatric medicine in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when I was a registrar in medicine in Newcastle, UK. I worked with some truly inspirational geriatricians at the time, which I think was a major factor in my decision.