Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Review

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer deaths. Despite improvements in imaging, surgical techniques, chemotherapy agents, and…

Key Advances in the Systemic Therapy for Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Current Status and Future Directions

Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) represent a heterogeneous group of diverse neoplasms of mesenchymal origin. Once relapsed from standard therapy, STS patients…

Yoga as Treatment for Insomnia Among Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Systematic Review

Between 15-90% of cancer patients and survivors report some form of insomnia or sleep quality impairment during and post-treatment, such as excessive…

New Insights into the Definitive Management of Venous Thromboembolism

This educational symposium, supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Daiichi Sankyo, was given at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)…

Ace-Inhibitors and Cardioprotection Open Issues and Future Solutions

The current management of patients with hypertension, especially those with a high risk of coronary artery disease should take into account the role of…

The Changing Landscape in Oral Anticoagulation - The Last Pieces of the Puzzle

Dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban and edoxaban are four new oral anticoagulants (NOACs). There are an increasing number of indications for which these…

Practical Guidance for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation – Interactive Case Studies

This Boehringer Ingelheim sponsored satellite symposium was held on 2nd September 2013 as part of the ESC conference, which was hosted this year in…

Managing Thromboembolic Risks of Atrial Fibrillation: Can We Afford Increased Efficacy of the Novel Anticoagulants and Devices?

Ischaemic/embolic complications are the most common severe consequences of atrial fibrillation. Although chronic anticoagulation with warfarin has been…

Atrial Fibrillation in Childhood with Familial Hyperthyroidism in Afro-Caribbeans

Atrial fibrillation (AF) associated with familial hyperthyroidism (FH) spanning three generations concomitantly, is rare. The index case was 10 years old…

Consistency Versus Equity – Cardiovascular Disease Management For South Asians in the United Kingdom

An increased risk of coronary heart disease was an immediate healthcare concern following the mass arrival of South Asian immigrants to the UK, and it…