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Reduced Blood Clot Risk with Post-hormonal Contraceptives

A recent study, revealing that the heightened risk of blood clots associated with hormonal contraceptives significantly diminishes after discontinuation, provides precise guidance on optimal contraceptive cessation timing.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Applications, The Past 5 Years

This review article aims to provide an overview of platelet-rich plasma’s applications and evidence over the past 5 years in randomised…

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Risk in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A new study suggested that patients with inflammatory bowel disease could have an increased risk of contracting respiratory syncytial virus and may be eligible to receive RSV vaccines.

Which Interventions Improve Adenoma Detection During Colonoscopy?

A systematic review and meta-analysis have indicated 10 interventions that could improve adenoma detection rate (ADR) during screening-related colonoscopies. Read more.

Interview: Gideon Hirschfield

Gideon Hirschfield – University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University of Birmingham, UK. I was lucky. I first did my undergraduate…

Optimising the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Patient Pathway

Cardiologists at four hospitals in Europe were interviewed on their experience with optimising the transcatheter aortic valve implantation…

Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Association with COVID-19 in Primary Care

Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is reportedly widely in demand in some countries, such as China, to protect individuals from the effects…

Digital Revolution in Rheumatology

Antoni Chan joins Jonathan to discuss the transformative impact of digital healthcare technologies in rheumatology.

Interview: Jas Singh

Jas Singh – Assistant Professor of Surgery (Urology), McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. My interest in functional and…

EASD 2023 Abstract Highlights

The following highlights spotlight abstracts presented at the 59th European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting…