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In a recent breakthrough study, thalidomide has been shown to significantly reduce recurrent bleeding in patients with small-intestinal angiodysplasia. This could pave the way for more effective treatments in the future.

A recent case study stresses the importance of considering Addison disease in patients presenting with long-standing hyperpigmentation. Notably, the patient’s potassium level was found to be 5.7 mmol/L (reference range 3.6–4.8) at admission.

This case study underscores the importance of personalized treatment in managing Mooren’s ulcer. The patient’s successful vision correction, achieved through a combination of corneal transplant, medication, and scleral lenses, highlights the potential for effective long-term management of this rare condition.

The FDA’s recent approval of Pombiliti + Opfolda just expanded treatment options for the rare inherited lysosomal disorder.

This case study highlights the critical role of early diagnosis in managing alopecia neoplastica, a rare but significant indicator of metastatic spread in cancer patients. Learn more about the diagnostic challenges and implications for treatment.

Discover how a unique case of necrotising sialometaplasia and pericoronitis challenges conventional diagnostic approaches and underscores the importance of comprehensive testing. Learn more to enhance your diagnostic acumen.