Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Revising Guidelines on Drinking Could Reduce Incidences of Severe Liver Disease in Men

CURRENT recommendations for the safe cut-off of alcohol consumption may need to be revised after a study in Sweden suggested that levels of drinking…

Innovative Operating Table Developed to Enhance Surgical Procedures

A new operating table has been developed which should assist surgeons in undertaking a wide variety of surgical procedures

Preventing Disabilities in Children Caused by Leprosy

This year, World Leprosy Day falls on Sunday 28th January. The occasion has been observed since 1954 and aims to raise awareness, providing more people…

Thrombectomies Can Improve Outcomes in More Stroke Patients than Previously Believed

OUTCOMES can be dramatically improved through the use of thrombectomy in a far greater number of stroke patients than previously thought. This was…

Left Side of the Brain Shown to Control Verbal Expression of Semantic Memory

VERBAL expression of long-term semantic memory has been discovered to be controlled by the left side of the brain by a team led by researchers from the…

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News Update: CALM Study Results

A presentation summarising the design and results from the CALM study, which compared the tight control approach with symptom-driven care in patients…

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Treating to Target in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: At What Cost?

A presentation summarising the clinical benefits of the treat to target approach in inflammatory bowel disease, particularly reflecting on the changes in…

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AbbVie Symposium at UEGW 2017: Keep CALM and Treat to Target in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A symposium highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, assessing prognostic factors, and treating to target in patients with inflammatory…

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In Focus: Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treating to Target in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A presentation highlighting the importance of treating inflammatory bowel disease early and stratifying patients for a personalised therapeutic strategy…

Increased Everyday Activity Reduces the Risk of Fatal Cardiovascular Disease

RISK of fatal cardiovascular disease can be reduced by almost a quarter by replacing sedentary behaviour with 30 minutes of low-intensity physical…