September 10, 2026
When liver tests mislead in cirrhosis
Modest transaminases can mask worsening function, while INR alone cannot define haemostatic balance in cirrhosis.
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September 3, 2026
Delayed vomiting can point to food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome
Timing, trigger foods and absent skin or respiratory signs help distinguish FPIES from common mimics.
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Hantavirus, weight-loss injectables and paediatric hepatitis B
Severe viral prodrome with rapid hypoxaemia needs rodent exposure, fluid restraint and early ECMO-capable escalation kept visible.
Read briefingMay 25, 2026
Aortopathy, ECMO in cancer and gastroenteritis
An asymptomatic dilated ascending aorta needs whole-aorta imaging; sudden chest or back pain adds haemodynamic control and surgical discussion.
Read briefingMay 21, 2026
Refractory ventricular fibrillation, pertussis and colorectal cancer under 50
Persistent ventricular fibrillation after three shocks needs a trained shock-vector plan before pauses and improvisation creep in.
Read briefingMay 8, 2026
Abdominal distension, MASLD and childhood vaccines
Abdominal distension with weight loss and high-protein ascites points beyond cirrhosis; raised ALT and childhood vaccines need structured checks.
Read briefingMay 7, 2026
Persistent neonatal jaundice, occlusion MI and respiratory failure
Persistent neonatal jaundice needs fractionated bilirubin before a breast milk jaundice explanation; chest pain ECGs and respiratory failure add urgent checks.
Read briefingMay 1, 2026
Red legs, aspiration nodules and haemorrhage control
Chronic red legs need heat, laterality and elevation checks before antibiotics; aspiration-related nodules and haemorrhage control add higher-acuity lessons.
Read briefingApril 30, 2026
Syncope risk, haemorrhagic ascites and MOGAD steroids
Collapse that looks settled still needs ECG-led syncope risk assessment before haemorrhagic ascites and MOGAD steroid decisions follow.
Read briefingNovember 9, 2025
Dyspepsia, Desaturation, and Health Communication
Dyspepsia, sudden desaturation, and the communication habits that change clinical decisions.
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