Brit J Hosp Med
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The impact of hospital-acquired pneumonia and the pressure to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing has lead to the publication of prescribing guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. This editorial gives an overview of the guidelines and emphasises the need for more high-quality evidence to inform decision making in this group of patients.
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George Armstrong was probably the first physician to practice exclusively as a paediatrician in this country. He published the first account of the postmortem appearance of congenital pyloric stenosis. This year marks the 300th anniversary of his birth.
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Hydronephrosis is diagnosed more often with the increased availability of computed tomography and ultrasound scanning. Hydronephrosis is an important consideration in patients with abdominal or pelvic pathology as progressive dilation of the upper urinary tract can lead to acute kidney injury and, if not corrected, permanent nephron loss. This article explores how to approach an adult patient with hydronephrosis, encompassing aetiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management.
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The significance of early diagnosis for melanoma prognosis and survival cannot be understated. The public health benefits of melanoma prevention and detection have driven advances in diagnostics for skin cancer, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. Evaluating the benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence in dermatology is paramount to its future development and clinical application.