European Archives - Page 488 of 1369 - European Medical Journal

Primary Parotid Tuberculosis Presenting as a Malignancy

Tuberculosis is a well-known endemic disease in India; however, extra-pulmonary tuberculosis in the form of single parotid gland…

SHAM-PVI Trial Confirms Efficacy of Ablation Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation: ESC 2024

ESC 2024: The SHAM-PVI trial confirms that catheter ablation significantly reduces atrial fibrillation burden and improves quality of life compared to a sham treatment.

Optical Coherence Tomography for Stent Guidance Improves Outcomes in Complex PCI Cases: ESC 2024

ESC 2024: OCT-guided PCI in complex lesions reduced cardiac risks by 38% and spontaneous MI by 64% versus angiography, according to the OCCUPI trial.

Wearable ECG Device for Atrial Fibrillation Screening: ESC 2024

Atrial fibrillation screening using a 14-day wearable heart monitor patch significantly increased diagnoses compared to usual care, according to research presented at ESC 2024.

Could AI Diagnose Coronary Artery Disease? ESC 2024

The PROTEUS trial, presented at ESC 2024, evaluated the effectiveness of AI in standardizing clinician decision-making during stress echocardiography for coronary artery disease

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Second mpox vaccine wins FDA approval

The FDA has formally approved Emergent BioSolutions’ smallpox and mpox vaccine for use in preventing the virus in people at high risk of infection.

Common Antibiotics Linked to Risk of Life-Threatening Reactions

New study shows sulfonamides and cephalosporins carry the highest risk for serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions among antibiotics, particularly in older adults.

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.