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Retrospective Review of the Role of Abdominal Imaging in Evaluation of Cytopenias

Specifically, this study examines the use of abdominal imaging, via an ultrasound or CT scan, to identify the aetiology of haematologic abnormalities…

Eltrombopag-Induced Myelofibrosis in Patients with Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia: Scoping Review

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune bleeding disorder that lessens the production of platelets. Despite treatments being available for ITP…

Resistant Bilateral Chylous Effusion as a Late Adverse Effect of Dasatinib Treatment in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia

Dasatinib is a potent and efficacious second-generation oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, frequently used for imatinib-resistant or intolerant BCR-ABL+…

Are Successful Pregnancies an Achievable Goal in Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia?

Currently, there is no evidence-based consensus for the management of CML in pregnancy; therefore, clinical observations have become very important…

A Review of the Different Haematological Parameters and Biomarkers Used for Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis

Even though there are recent sophisticated biomarkers to diagnose sepsis, it is still challenging to curtail sepsis mortality by timely intervention…

An interview with Susan Manber from Digitas Health

We recently met with Susan Manber, Chief Strategy Officer, Digitas Health, at the 2019 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity…

Preventing the Atopic March Through Moisturising

MOISTURISER, particularly when used in the early stages of a child’s life, can help prevent the development of food allergies, hay fever, and asthma later…

Novel Immunotherapy for Bee Venom Shows Efficacy

SEVERE allergic reactions to bee venom can be more effectively prevented by a new vaccine containing a novel adjuvant called Advax, according to…

The European Medical Journal Presents: EMJ Nephrology 2019

In the field of transplantation medicine, donor organ shortage continues to be a major unresolved problem.

Renal Involvement in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a systemic necrotising vasculitis affecting small to medium sized vessels, characteristically…