Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Influenza Vaccination Beneficial for Patients with Heart Failure

According to new research, influenza vaccination results in a significant decrease in hospitalisations related to heart failure…

When to Exercise to Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Exercising in the morning is associated with the lowest risk of heart disease and stroke. Read to find out more…

Understanding the Economics of Human Health

This episode discusses the role of health economics consultancies and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Is Sexual Function After Brachytherapy Unaddressed in Female Patients?

According to research, the sexual side effects of cancer treatment are discussed far less frequently with female patients than male patients…

Risk Factors for Conversion from Partial to Radical Nephrectomy

Converting from partial to radical nephrectomy is uncommon, but it can increase the likelihood of an unplanned transition…

Pharma in Japan

The Japanese pharma industry has many intricacies, so how can companies navigate the ups and downs?

Targeting FGFR alterations in cholangiocarcinoma and other solid tumours: A new frontier in personalised medicine

Originally presented at ESMO Congress 2022, Incyte’s satellite symposium featured educational presentations from an esteemed faculty of experts including Professor Juan Valle (Co-chair; UK), Dr David Malka (Co-chair; France), Professor Filippo de Braud (Italy), Dr Angela Lamarca (Spain) and Dr Antoine Hollebecque (France).

Stromal Tumour Post-Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

To the authors’ knowledge, only two cases of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumours after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass have been reported in medical literature, it is an extremely rare condition to occur after bariatric surgery…

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Infographic: Perceptions of Treatments in AML – A Survey of 375 European Haematologists

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a rapidly progressing haematological cancer with a poor prognosis. This infographic summarises the key results from an online survey conducted in 2022 on the perceptions of AML treatments among clinicians in Europe. Haematologists and oncologists from five European countries were asked their opinions on topics such as first-line treatments, the intensity of treatment regimens, and therapies for curative intent for patients with AML.

Phenotypes of Post-COVID-19 Interstitial Lung Disease: Clinical, Radiological and Pathological Correlations

This webinar will discuss the findings of a recent multicenter, prospective study that monitored patients with previous COVID-19 related pneumonia over time to understand the evolution of the disease. The findings of the study and the follow-up which included respiratory function tests, chest CT, and cryobiopsy will be examined and discussed.