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Lifestyle and Global Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases

The global burden of non-communicable diseases has reached an alarming level. The epidemic of Type II diabetes mellitus has engulfed >50% of…

Advancing Our Clinical Perspectives in Haematology: What Is Your Approach?

The 11th New Horizons in Haematology (NHH11) conference was moderated by Dr Sarah Jarvis, healthcare reporter and television presenter, and was delivered…

Review of the 51st International Liver Congress™ 2016

The historic architecture of Barcelona, Spain, was the backdrop to this year’s annual ILC congress, marking its 51st birthday. The city of Barcelona…

How to Improve Your Success in Treating Mild and Moderate Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes two inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract: ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD)…

Beyond the Gut: The Importance of Controlling Systemic Inflammation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management goals have recently focussed on gastrointestinal symptom resolution and mucosal healing. IBD causes systemic…

In It for the Long Haul: Managing the Complexity of Crohn’s Disease

CD is a complex disease, which requires effective treatment options to improve the quality of life for patients.

Management of Ulcerative Colitis: Putting Patients at the Centre

The treatment landscape of ulcerative colitis (UC) is changing, with new treatment options becoming available and insights into disease management…

Prevention and Management of Biopsy Complications

Prostate biopsy is currently an essential procedure for prostate cancer diagnosis and the transrectal approach is most commonly used by European…

Review of the 31st Annual European Association of Urology Congress 2016

Being home to more than 200 biotechnology companies, and having once been voted the world’s most liveable city, Munich, Germany, was a perfect host for…

High Power (200W) Thulium Laser Vaporisation of the Prostate with the Oyster Technique: Initial Experience and Early Postoperative Outcomes

Laser treatment of bladder outlet obstruction related to benign hyperplasia has gained wide acceptance during the last decade. The thulium:yttrium…