European Archives - Page 312 of 1102 - European Medical Journal

Should Coronary Artery Fistula Be Treated?

Coronary artery fistulas (CAF) are communications between a coronary artery and a major vessel or a cardiac chamber.1 More than 90% of…

Contraceptive Use Among Females with HIV

HIV is an epidemic in Kenya. Females living with HIV (FLHIV) have an eight-fold increased risk of a pregnancy-related death compared to…

Early Breast Cancer Screening Reduces Mortality Risk

New research suggests that annual breast cancer screening starting at age 40 years, and continuing to age 79 or older, results in the highest reduction in mortality with minimal risks.

Augmented Reality Could Improve CT-Guided Ablations

Recent studies have suggested that augmented reality may help radiologists perform safer and more efficient CT-guided ablations. AR has the ability to merge virtual 3D objects seamlessly with the real-world environment.

Patients with Prostate Cancer May Benefit from Plant-Based Diets

According to new research, a plant-based diet is linked to greater quality of life among patients treated for prostate cancer, with reported improvements in sexual function, urinary health, and hormone health.

Interview: Fitriana Mawardi

I am interested in family medicine and primary healthcare because primary healthcare is the first gatekeeper in the community…

An Unprecedented Year in Endometrial Cancer Research

In this bonus episode, host Brigitte Scott is joined by Ketta Lorusso and Rob Coleman to discuss key developments in endometrial cancer research that were presented in 2023.

Treatment Delays in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Following COVID-19

A new retrospective study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, reports treatment delays in young patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) following COVID-19 diagnosis.

Donor Nephrectomy Safe in Living Kidney Donors Over 70

According to study, donor nephrectomy in living kidney donors aged 70 years or older is safe, and does not significantly impact estimated glomerular filtration rate, or the risk of end-stage renal disease.

Comparing Techniques for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement

Acceptable options for the placement of peritoneal dialysis catheters now include advanced image-guided percutaneous and advanced laparoscopic techniques, according to a recent study.