Faecal calprotectin (FC) is a neutrophil-derived protein released in stool in response to mucosal inflammation. It is a simple, cheap and non-invasive test with high sensitivity and moderate ...

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Umbilical venous catheters are widely used in neonatal practice, therefore promoting safe use of such catheters to reduce complications remains a healthcare priority. This report will equip the reader ...

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Albuminuria is a marker of diabetic kidney disease. Raised albuminuria in children and young people with diabetes is associated with an increased risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications.

Belonging is critical for the development and well-being of medical students. Feeling a sense of belonging is a significant challenge for medical students within the melee of modern clinical ...

The hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathies (HSANs) are a group of rare genetic disorders characterised by variable phenotypic expression affecting both sensory and autonomic dysfunction.

Dystonia is a common disorder of movement and tone, characterised by sustained or intermittent muscle contractions causing abnormal movements, postures or both. Children and young people with dystonia ...

A boy presented after his gross motor development plateaued at around 1 year of age. He sat unsupported at 8 months, cruised and could stand unsupported at 12 months with minimal progression ...