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Elevated CA19-9 in IgG4-related disease
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundIgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an inflammatory disease that can clinically mimic pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancer. Serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) is a tumour marker that is frequently used to aid in the diagnosis of biliary ...
BackgroundIgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an inflammatory disease that can clinically mimic pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancer. Serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) is a tumour marker that is frequently used to aid in the diagnosis of biliary ...
Support network helped us to breastfeed, say mums
Two mums who struggled to breastfed their babies say a peer support group helped them.
A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and could transform the NHS
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved me from sepsis - and could transform the NHS
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
Daily weight loss pill could help patients lose 12% of body weight
Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
Why has RFK Jr scrapped funding for vaccines?
US to Pull $500m from mRNA Vaccine Research Citing “More Risk Than Benefit”
'Hoarding was a way to protect myself from the world'
Hoarding is often misunderstood - and it can be a symptom of deep trauma. One woman shares how hoarding impacted her life - and her road to recovery.
I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I've only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years
Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.
Licences needed for Botox clinics in cosmetics crackdown
The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm.
Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children's sweets
Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.
Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?
The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.
Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?
The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.
A mental wellbeing support group for men gave Tom his life back
A mental wellbeing and suicide prevention support group for men, gave Tom his life back
Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.
Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.
Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.
RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.
Nurses punched in face at violent children's unit
Bosses at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have described the behaviour as "unacceptable".
Inside Health
We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.
New town dentist disputes NHS 'no need' claim
A new surgery says its repeated offers to treat NHS patients have been turned down by officials.
