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Non-Surgical Therapy for Unresectable Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma

Hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA) is characterised by late clinical symptoms. As a consequence, most patients will not undergo surgery, and palliation is…

Endoscopic Necrosectomy as Treatment for Infected Pancreatic Necrosis

Necrotising pancreatitis can be life-threatening, but the introduction of endoscopic necrosectomy has led to a tremendous reduction of lethality.

The Versatile Role of the Vagus Nerve in the Gastrointestinal Tract

The vagus nerve, the major nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, innervates several organs from the neck to the abdomen. The vagal branches…

A Review of Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic relapsing inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The ileum, colon, and perineum…

Resistance to Targeted Therapies in Melanoma: New Insights

Several molecular mechanisms are involved in melanoma genesis and progression. Molecular targets for effective therapeutic intervention have been…

EMJ Dermatology 2013

I would like to wish you a warm welcome to the inaugural edition of EMJ – Dermatology, featuring the latest updates on diagnosis and treatments for…

Skin Reactions Secondary to Anticancer Agents

In recent decades, new chemotherapeutic agents have been introduced in cancer therapy. The skin is often the target for their toxicity.

Nail Changes in Recent and Old Leprosy Patients

Nails are elements of skin that can often be omitted from the dermatological assessment of leprosy. However, there are common nail conditions that…

Xeroderma Pigmentosum: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder of DNA repair. Affected individuals are unable to repair ultraviolet radiation…

New Trends in Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a severe infection of the soft tissues, with a variable aetiology from Gram-positive to Gram-negative bacteria and deep fungal infections…