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Biopsy sites with a diagnosis of pemphigusand mucous membrane pemphigoid
This is a systemic review and met-analysis to critically evaluate optimal biopsy site for patients presenting with pemphigus or mucous membrane pemphigoid. Historically, diagnosis is made if H&E staining direct immunofluorescence and serological testing of auto-antibodies. Direct immunofluorescence has been...Unlocking better reflux diagnostics with Peptest®
BIOHIT HealthCare recently hosted a fascinating webinar on Peptest, its innovative, non-invasive saliva-based test that is redefining reflux diagnosis. Led by Andrew Woodcock, Chief Scientific Officer at RD Biomed, the comprehensive session explored the science behind Peptest, from its early...
Is pan-endoscopy necessary to detect synchronous primary in upper aerodigestive tract cancer?
Diagnosis of head and neck cancer requires speed. It has also to be comprehensive in view of the possibility of synchronous primary cancer (SPC) associated with upper aerodigestive tract cancer (UADTC). Some centres still consider pan-endoscopy essential in the diagnostic...
Browning’s Audiology for Clinicians - Third Edition
The third edition of Browning’s Audiology for Clinicians is one of the clearest and most practical audiology texts I’ve used in ENT. It focuses on what matters clinically, presenting audiological principles in a way that supports real decision-making. What stands...
An analysis of laryngeal dysplasia cases in terms of progression to invasive cancer
In this retrospective study, authors assess the rate of dysplasia progression to invasive cancer in a cohort of 221 patients presenting with primary laryngeal dysplasia, followed over a period of over 13 years. Patient demographics and independent risk factors for...Optimising reflux diagnosis with Peptest
Patients presenting with persistent cough or hoarseness are often managed empirically, with treatments that address the symptoms, rather than the underlying cause. This can lead to prolonged diagnostic pathways, repeated follow-ups and patient frustration. Peptest offers a simple, non-invasive way...
