• Cervical carcinoma: When is surgery an option?

    Cervical cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. Various surgical and conservative treatments exist, but which therapy is suitable for which patient?

  • Metastasised breast cancer: Are there new treatment options?

    In breast cancer, metastases may occur in body areas not always easy to treat. But there are two new treatment options for these patients.

  • Does the pill increase the risk of anxiety disorders?

    Oral contraceptives have a significant impact on hormonal balance. But they may also alter emotional regulation and enhance anxiety disorders.

  • Recurrent endometrial cancer: Which therapy for whom?

    Recurrent endometrial carcinoma is associated with a 5-year survival rate of 20-25%. How can longer and progression-free survival be achieved?

  • Hyper... hypervaccinated! Is there a vaccination limit for COVID-19?

    A German man made headlines after receiving 217 COVID-19 vaccinations. Could it give super immunity? Or are these cases damaging the immune system?

  • Mental stress leaves its mark on the brain

    Corona, war, climate worries, are all potential triggers for mental stress. This may lead to irritability, a deteriorating memory or sleep disorders.

  • Interview: Assisted suicide, more humanity and less bureaucracy for the dying

    Dr Bernd Maier (Head Physician, St. Josef's Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany) discusses today's stances in medicine and society on the wish to die and assisted suicide.

  • Depression: Sports are as effective as SSRIs

    Data from a recent network meta-analysis suggest that physical activity should be given a much more central place in the treatment of depression.

  • NERD: no increased risk of oesophageal cancer

    Do patients with non-erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux need regular follow-up endoscopies to prevent cancer? A long-term cohort study argues against this.

  • Otoferlin-related deafness: gene therapy opens a path to a cure

    Can gene therapies lead to a life without deafness? Revolutionary approaches and advances in the treatment of Otoferlin deafness.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis: fitness is more important than inflammation management

    It is well-known that RA patients have a higher mortality risk, but many physicians and patients may be less aware of the benefits of physical fitness in RA.

  • Medical Case: Haematomas on the legs, and a dermatological emergency

    A 55-year-old patient enters the ER with very painful skin lesions on legs and hands. He also suffers from arthralgia and has a fever. Could you make a diagnosis?

  • Tackling high blood pressure...by sitting?

    We're not talking about cosy lounging on the sofa however, but a rather challenging sit-against-the-wall technique.

  • Nipple eczema: everything you need to know

    They are among the most erogenous, highly sensitive areas of the human body. No wonder that dermatoses on the nipples can be extremely painful and unpleasant.

  • Selenium and vitamin E in bladder cancer: more harm than good

    For years, vitamin E and selenium were a beacon of hope for recurrent Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer prevention. But current data calls for caution.

  • Prof Jalid Sehouli on fast-paced developments in gynaecological oncology

    In an exclusive esanum interview, Prof Dr Jalid Sehouli gives an insight into the main topics of this year's Charité Mayo Conference's "Distilled" digital-only edition.

  • Displaying calories on restaurant menus: scenarios for the UK

    Over 9,000 heart disease deaths could be avoided by 2041 in England if all gastronomy establishments displayed calorie disclaimers on their menus.

  • Future ink: Biosensory tattoos as diagnostic aids

    Sensory tattoos help in more precise diagnostics, as they are closer to interstitial fluids where biomarkers are measured. Initial studies on pig skins give hope.

  • Better information is needed to address infertility after cancer treatments

    Many young cancer survivors are concerned about infertility. A recent survey suggests that patient perception and reality often diverge.

  • Environmental impact: The surprising benefits of telemedicine

    A recent study suggests that expanding telemedicine can help to reduce CO2 emissions, while saving time and money for patients and their caregivers alike.

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