The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) has today issued new guidance to physicians on the diagnosis of coeliac disease in children recommending the no-biopsy approach at diagnosis for the majority of children suspected of having the disease. This new guidance aims to help tackle the underdiagnosis of coeliac disease caused by [...]
A surge of optimism beckons as new research and efforts march towards the transformation of the brain tumour landscape. Erica Moyes, from The Brain Tumour Charity, explains. If you ever hear that someone has a brain tumour, it could be one of 150 different types. Uniquely, brain tumours have wide-ranging effects depending on their location, [...]
Winter can be a worrisome time for individuals with asthma – fuelled by fears of intensified symptoms and insufficient preparation. Dr Peter Kewin, Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, investigates the factors which come into play, and how you can help patients cope in the colder months. Winter is coming! While [...]
Dr Edward Farnan, Medico-Legal Adviser at the Medical Defence Union, details the best response when contending with patients who are displaying challenging or threatening behaviour. The majority of consultations go well, with both the medical professional and the patient feeling that their expectations have been met. Unfortunately, in a minority of cases, some consultations can [...]
Vulvodynia can be challenging to treat effectively; partly because it may require a multidisciplinary approach, but also due to the fact that taboos on discussion have led to a lack of research and awareness of the problem, meaning that in the past, appropriate treatment has not been easy to access. In this edition of WPR, [...]
As one of the most common forms of abnormal heart rhythm, and a major cause of stroke, atrial fibrillation must be propelled to the frontlines of public concern. Help empower patients and provide them with a multi-faceted approach for both the management and prevention of the condition. What is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation, or AF, [...]
Flickering fires, cosy knitwear and festive musical favourites – they’re just a few of the themes which spring to mind as we welcome the seasonal shift. However, for a large number of healthcare professionals dealing with infected patients, this time of year is also synonymous with the norovirus. Help individuals ward off the risk, and [...]
Winter often elicits skincare frets in patients, but by providing the appropriate advice and products, you can help them understand that their skin can not only successfully withstand the worsening weather but be boosted both in health and appearance. WPR takes a look at the factors to consider and the importance of restoring balance to [...]
Professor Tamara Matysiak-Budnik, Hépato-Gastroentérologie & Oncologie Digestive, Institut des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, highlights the importance of wielding awareness of the global burden of gastric diseases, and the need for further research in the field, as well as improved prevention and treatment strategies. In October, the United European Gastroenterology, the European Association for Gastroenterology, Endoscopy [...]
When a baby or child dies, or a child is bereaved, lives are shattered, and healthcare professionals often play a pivotal part in helping families through their loss. Child Bereavement UK shed light on how the professionals providing a helping hand need to be supported themselves in order to be effective in what can be [...]
