• Thrombosis prophylaxis: a longer treatment is often better

    A meta-analysis examined the timing of postoperative thromboembolic events. What are the implications of this research for treatments?

  • 10 pesticides that are neurotoxic and involved in Parkinson's disease

    More data suggests a link between exposure to environmental toxins such as pesticides and heavy metals, and the rise of Parkinson's disease.

  • Therapy-resistant hypertension: Renal denervation is a treatment option

    Recent studies show the benefit of renal denervation in severe or refractory hypertension. The ESH has started recommending it for some patients.

  • Long-term therapy of hepatits B with NUCs: obstacle to functional cure?

    Ending long-term therapy of HBeAg-negative hepatitis B with NUC was believed to induce a functional cure. Data on this was very limited, until a new study.

  • Scurvy: Portrait of a serial killer

    A short history of a silent serial killer that we thought we'd got rid of in the 19th century, thanks to the Royal Navy, and a fair amount of empirical observations.

  • Printing a skin replacement: The possibilities of 3-D technologies in dermatology

    Dermatology may experience wide new tech applications, even more than other specialties. Although still in their early stages, 3D innovations are promising.

  • Forest fires: Assessing the health risks posed by the smoke

    Smoke from forest fires is more toxic than "normal" air pollution, can remain in the air for a long time and travel very long distances.

  • Interview: The role of the microbiome in haematology

    The microbiome is crucial for immunity, metabolic homeostasis, and protection from pathogens. What about its role in haematological diseases?

  • New hopes for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases?

    Two recent studies look at the efficacy of mirikizumab and upadacitinib in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Can IBD patients benefit?

  • TikTok in adolescence: Is it impacting the health of a generation?

    There is a recent controversy about the influence and use of social media among children and young people. What are the biggest dangers and opportunities?

  • Breast cancer treatment: difference between old and young patients

    Various factors play a role in the systemic treatment of breast cancer. The issue of patients' age for therapy decisions was examined in a cohort analysis.

  • COPD: The psyche is often underestimated

    Anxiety and depressive moods are common in COPD patients. Often, the psychological suffering in this pathology goes unnoticed, with devastating effects.

  • Meditation: important for a healthy bowel?

    Meditation is a millennia-old practice for training the mind and body. It also has a positive effect on physical and mental health. But what is the reason for this?

  • Visual impairment and dementia: Potential new risk factors considered

    A recent study suggests a link between vision loss in older people and dementia. What is the evidence behind this controversial topic?

  • Screen time for young children: less is more

    Researchers followed a children cohort of up to the age of 9. They found that a screen time of two to three hours per day is associated with EEG changes.

  • Naltrexone for fibromyalgia treatment: what does the evidence show?

    Some fibromyalgia patients take low-dose naltrexone for their pain, but it is off-label. A systematic literature review examined its effects on the disease.

  • Avoiding STIs: Doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis?

    A recent study investigated whether the incidence of sexually transmitted infections can be reduced by post-exposure administration of doxycycline.

  • Meniscus tears in young people: surgery or not?

    For young people with a meniscus tear, surgery is the treatment of choice. There were few comparative studies, until one that tackles surgery and targeted training.

  • New WHO guideline: Do not use sweeteners to treat obesity

    For overweight treatments, many medical professionals recommend giving up sugar, especially in diabetes cases. Often, those affected turn to sweeteners.

  • Obesity: BMI calculation is not enough

    Researchers found that the widely used BMI measure is insensitive for defining obesity. They recommend measuring body fat percentage.

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