Therapeutic drug monitoring is increasingly being used in the medical management of IBD, as it has many benefits but challenges remain Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) consists of two chronic life-long conditions resulting in inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract – ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). The severity and extent of the disease influences the…

An overview of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to gastroesophageal reflux disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition affecting up to 20 per cent of the population. The main symptom is a burning sensation in the mid sternum region commonly described as heartburn.  Other symptoms are chest pain, which can mimic a…

A clinical overview of the diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis A person will develop osteoporosis when more bone is lost than is formed. This results in low bone mass and compromised bone strength, with an increased risk of fracture. The majority of these fractures are preventable. The most common bones to fracture are the…