BLOOD SCIENCES ARTICLES
New liver fibrosis marker for psoriasis patients on methotrexate
Methotrexate is used to treat patients with severe psoriasis, but is associated with hepatoxicity. Here, Nicola McDonagh undertakes verification and evaluation of the Siemens ELF Profile test as a marker of the degree of liver fibrosis in such cases.
A pain in the gut: a look at the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease
Accurate diagnosis of GI disease is fundamental for appropriate patient management. Focusing on four common diseases, Carolyne Horner describes how a selection of commercial kits may supplement diagnostic methods and support diagnosis.
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