Scleroderma can be divided in to two main forms: localized and systemic. These can then be further subdivided according to severity and which parts of the body are affected (Figure 1). In localized...

Improving quality of life (QoL) is a fundamental part of the multidisciplinary management of HD, and the role of the dental team in this is essential. Good relationships between specialist dentist,...

Emicizumab (Hemlibra) is a relatively new medication that can be prescribed for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes for patients with haemophilia A.5 It was...

In order to obtain valid consent for the procedure, clinicians should be able to describe the associated risks. Recognized risks include the following..

Body mass index is the commonest used tool to describe patient weight. It is a simple height to weight index (mass in kg/height in metres2) used to classify whether an adult's weight is underweight,...

The prevalence of EDS is reported to be 1 in 5,000,5 however, recent clinical studies suggest that joint hypermobility syndromes are under diagnosed6 and the condition is more common than these ratios...

The UK Department of Health (DoH) became responsible for healthcare in prisons in 2003, taking over from the Home Office. Dental Care in prisons is commissioned from the DoH specification,2 introduced...

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. It is the second most common bone marrow cancer, yet it only accounts for 2% of all cancers.1 Plasma cells are a type of white...

Capacity is the ability of an individual to make a particular decision.1 Capacity is decision and time specific, and is determined by the type of decision, understanding of consequences, and ability...