Glycosaminoglycan Replacement Targets Painful Bladder
Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a debilitating chronic disease characterised by discomfort or recurrent abdominal and pelvic pains in the absence of urinary tract infections. Although the aetiology is unknown, there is increasing evidence that increased bladder layer permeability is linked to the symptoms of interstitial cystitis or painful bladder.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2021
Establishing an Accurate Allergy Diagnosis is Key
Allergic diseases are amongst the most prevalent diseases worldwide and the burden of these diseases continues to increase. An accurate diagnosis coupled with optimal therapy requires the use of appropriate tests to confirm the allergen sensitisation and detailed information about exposure to the putative allergen.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2021
Towards Definitive Management of Allergic Rhinitis
Best use of new and established therapies
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa impacting almost 25% of Canadians and up to 38.5% of South Africans. The standard of care for AR includes a treatment plan that takes into account patient preferences, the severity of the disease, and most essentially involves a shared decision-making process between patient and provider. This is a shortened version of the original open access article.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2021
The latest edition of Modern Medicine is now available for you to read. We have some great articles featured in this edition to give you something to read over the easter break period; topics covered include:​
Also, a reminder that, not only do we have CPD questions available within the magazine itself, we also have an online CPD portal that allows you to score even more points by simply completing your test online
Modern Medicine, the journal that’s with you wherever you go.
Modern Medicine is proud to present our 2021 Medical Conference Planner in line with our mission to add value for our readers.
The Planner is a unique, comprehensive list, designed to be a one-stop tool for doctors, and people in the healthcare industry, to use while they plan the events they’d like to attend in the coming year.
With an exhaustively researched list of almost 100 medical conferences that are due to take place over the coming year, the Planner is a tool you can’t afford to be without.Modern Medicine magazine will include more information and updates on current events, on a monthly basis.
Happy New Year! The first issue of Modern Medicine is now available for you to read. We have some great articles featured in this edition to keep you warm in this rainy weather ; topics covered include:​
Also, a reminder that, not only do we have CPD questions available within the magazine itself, we also have an online CPD portal that allows you to score even more points by simply completing your test online
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Closing the Gap for Women with Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death among women. Important sex differences in CVD risk factors, pathophysiology, presenting symptoms, treatment, preventive strategies and outcomes are increasingly recognised. The traditional cardiovascular risk factors increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women more than they do in men. Women can also have nontraditional cardiovascular risk factors such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and polycystic ovary syndrome. More focus on female-specific features of CVD might help the development of targeted therapeutic interventions for both primary and secondary prevention in women.
Modern Medicine – Issue 1 2021
The latest Issue of Modern Medicine is available for you to read. We have some great articles featured in this edition; topics covered include:​
Also, a reminder that, not only do we have CPD questions available within the magazine itself, we also have an online CPD portal that allows you to score even more points by simply completing your test online
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Levocetirizine: A Potent Antihistamine with Anti-inflammatory Properties
Levocetirizine is a second generation antihistamine with minimal adverse effects, and its effectiveness in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children has already been demonstrated by a number of well-conducted randomised clinical trials.
Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2020
Clinical Misdiagnosis is More Common than We Think
Medical misdiagnosis, in the form of inaccurate, late and delayed diagnoses is an ongoing problem in healthcare. Not only do these diagnostic errors present an ongoing risk to the health and safety of patients, there is also a significant cost to the county’s economy.
Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2020
