From sword swallowing injuries to kidney stone-busting roller coasters, the Ig Nobel Prizes in medicine celebrate the science that makes us laugh... and think.
Fast high altitude exposure can trigger acute mountain sickness; in severe cases, deadly cerebral or pulmonary oedema.
In 2021, over 295,000 people died from unintentional drowning. A WHO report calls for attention. In Europe numbers are falling but children remain at higher risk.
Shifts in US health policy may impact European clinical standards, patient trust, and scientific collaboration.
Strategies that modulate BCL11A promise a real revolution in the treatment of beta-thalassaemia and sickle cell disease.
Although often asymptomatic, West Nile virus infection can lead to devastating neurological consequences. Due to climate change, the virus will increasingly be talked about in Europe.
Current guidelines advise against the routine use of AI-supported systems for detecting polyps. Why is this the case, and what is the data situation?
An international group of experts has spoken out against the routine use of AI-based detection systems in colonoscopies – but why?
Millions of people get eyelash extensions and permanent make-up, unaware of the chemicals used in the process. Medical studies show alarming consequences.
An interview about the evolutionary advantages of chronotypes, the glymphatic system & dementia risk, and new technologies improving sleep.
A simple saliva test outperforms the standard questionnaire for reflux cough with 83.6% accuracy. The pepsin test demonstrates its superiority particularly in cases of non-acid reflux.
A group of experts from ESMO GI 2025 highlight critical trends and new therapeutic strategies to address the global increase in gastrointestinal cancers.
A 77 year old woman presents with worsening dyspnoea and significant lab abnormalities. A simple case of pneumonia or something more complex?
From COVID-19 to the resurgence of measles, Trump’s health policies continue to send shockwaves across the globe, leaving Europe on high alert.
Managing anticoagulation in pregnancy: risk categories, treatment timing, and duration. From EHA 2025 congress, what clinicians need to know.
Artificial intelligence is transforming geriatric haematology. Innovations range from decision-making tools to digital twins and synthetic cohorts for clinical trials.
PTSD is a global challenge. Clinical overview, guideline comparison, and future treatment developments.
11-month-old Thomas undergoes a specialist dermatological examination for acute dermatitis of the face and scalp, of unspecified nature.
A new study highlights TAF-FTC and dolutegravir as the most effective and safest second-line ART regimens for children with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and can be dangerous in babies and young children. The best protection against measles is the vaccine.