Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Benefits of Transperineal Biopsy vs Transrectal Biopsy in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Transperineal prostate biopsies offer higher accuracy in repeat biopsy cases and reduced infection risks.

Early CPAP Use May Lower Parkinson’s Risk in Sleep Apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s, but early treatment with continuous positive airway pressure therapy mitigates this risk.

Timing and Tumour Site Key in PSMA PET Assessment Post-Radiotherapy

New research highlights the significance of timing and tumour location when evaluating PSMA PET scans following radiotherapy in prostate cancer patients.

Neuroimaging Identifies Key Biomarkers of Friedreich Ataxia Progression in Childhood

The TRACK-FA study reveals that stalled spinal cord development in childhood Friedreich ataxia, offering new biomarkers for trials.

Type 2 Diabetes vs. Hypertension: Which Has a Greater Impact on Kidney Damage?

A recent study explored impact of hypertension and type 2 diabetes on kidney structure, revealing similar damage in both conditions.

Preoperative Allergy Delabelling: A Safe and Feasible Approach

The study also highlighted a reduction in restricted antibiotic use among patients in the intervention group compared with the control group.

Phase III Lung Cancer Trial Terminated Due to Futility

A major phase 3 lung cancer trial investigating the TGIT-targeting immunotherapy ociperlimab has been halted after interim analysis indicated it would not meet its primary endpoint of overall survival.

Luteal Phase Heightens Avoidance Responses

The menstrual cycle significantly impacts women’s emotional decision-making and cognitive processing, according to a new EEG study examining approach-avoidance behaviors across different hormonal phases.

Metabolic Imaging Enhances Liver Function Assessment Pre-Surgery

Discover a project that designed EchoNet-Liver, a deep-learning computer-vision pipeline to cirrhosis and steatotic liver disease.

Genetic Study Reveals 60 Key Genes Driving Congenital Heart Disease

Discover how 60 genes drive congenital heart disease. Learn how genetic testing improves outcomes.