European Archives - Page 175 of 1056 - European Medical Journal

Barrett’s Oesophagus After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Is There a Risk?

Recent research highlights a significant increase in the risk of Barrett’s esophagus following sleeve gastrectomy, a commonly performed bariatric surgery

Liberal Transfusion Shows Comparable Outcomes in Brain Injury Recovery

A recent study finds that a liberal transfusion strategy does not improve neurological outcomes in critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury compared to a restrictive approach.

Intestinal Ultrasound Predicts Treatment Success in Paediatric Ulcerative Colitis

A study highlights the potential of intestinal ultrasound as a valuable tool for predicting treatment outcomes in children with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Treatment Assessed for Patients Over 80

A multicentre study reveals the efficacy of Venetoclax with hypomethylating agents in treating acute myeloid leukemia in patients aged 80 and older.

Vutrisiran Reduces Mortality in Patients with Transthyretin Amyloidosis: ESC 2024

Presented at ESC 2024, vutrisiran, an RNAi therapeutic, significantly reduced mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with ATTR-CM.

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Novartis and Lindy Biosciences enter drug delivery partnership

The deal centres on Lindy’s microglassification technology, which facilitates high-concentration subcutaneous injections of biologic drugs.

Obesity Associated with Longer Survival in Immunotherapy-Treated Head, Neck Cancer

Obesity is linked to improved survival outcomes in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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UK government unveils £400m plan to boost life science sector

The UK Government has launched a £400m public-private investment initiative, aiming to advance the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

The AORTA Gene Score: A More Accurate Estimation of Aortic Dilation

Integrating a polygenic score with clinical data improves predicting ascending aortic diameter and thoracic aortic events, outperforming traditional models.

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Complex Cases, Simple Truths

Valerie Gysberts, Functional and Nutritional Medicine Therapist, and Jonathan Upfal, Integrated General Practitioner, join Jonathan to discuss their work on complex health cases that slip through the cracks of the conventional medical system.