Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Conquering C – Going Beyond Cure

Prof Zeuzem opened the symposium by acknowledging that there is a new era in hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, due to the availability of efficacious…

Answering Pivotal Questions in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

Professor Trauner introduced the subject of liver disease and its burden within the European Union (EU) and across the globe.

Would You Figure It Out? Differential Diagnoses: Beyond the Usual

The Synageva BioPharma-sponsored symposium discussed the differential diagnoses for liver diseases that may be under-recognised in clinical settings…

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Visualising Calcified Coronary Arteries May Be Wake-Up Call to Change Lifestyle

Dubrovnik, Croatia – 15 June 2015: Looking at images of their own calcified coronary arteries may be a wake-up call for patients with newly diagnosed…

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Poor Sleep Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

Dubrovnik, Croatia – 15 June 2015: Poor sleep is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to results from the WHO MONICA study.

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New Paradigm for Chronic Wounds through Electrical Stimulation

HIGHLY comprehensive trial displaying how electrical stimulation boosts wound healing has been performed in 40 volunteers by researchers from …

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New Tool Completes Skin Biopsies in Minutes Without Anaesthetic

SKIN biopsy technology has taken a leap forward thanks to a new device that requires fewer instruments, which researchers promise will reduce the time…

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1 in 5 Young VTE Patients Require Psychotropic Drugs within 5 Years

Dubrovnik, Croatia – 14 June 2015: One in five young people who experience a venous thromboembolism (VTE)1 will require psychotropic medication…

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Asthma Treatment Breakthrough Brings Hope to Millions

ASTHMA sufferers worldwide could soon benefit from the results of a ground-breaking study conducted by Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK, which has…

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3D-Printed Implants Save Lives of Babies with Tracheobronchomalacia

THREE babies suffering from an airway condition that presented little chance of them reaching young childhood have had their lives saved by…