Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management
Carcinogens add extra spice to hazards of firefighters’ job
Carcinogens add extra spice to hazards of firefighters’ job
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Occupational health expert David McBride examines the evidence supporting the carcinogenicity of occupational exposure as a firefighter
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