• 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.

  • Machine learning for early cancer detection

    A study perfected a machine learning-based test, the A-PLUS, by using the differentiated presence of Alu elements in cancer cells; helping early cancer detection.

  • Do cigarette filters deliver what they promise?

    "Filter" evokes cleanliness and safety. Many believe that these cigarettes components retain toxins and protect health. But the facts show otherwise.

  • Shift work and night shifts can make you ill

    Working long night shifts drains the body and is causing more carers to give up their profession prematurely. And rightly so, as a recent study shows.

  • Microbiota as a therapeutic option: not only in gastroenterology

    Curing malignant melanoma with a faecal transplant may sound far-fetched, but new study results show the potential of microorganisms.

  • Systemic mastocytosis: rare and aggressive

    The pathogenesis of its subtypes can be traced to the chronic and episodic release of mast cell mediators and an excessive accumulation of mast cells in tissues.

  • Paleo, vegan, Mediterranean: which diet is better for the heart?

    Stanford University scientists compared popular eating habits with the recommendations of the American Heart Association for a cardioprotective diet.

  • Vaccines reduce the effects of COVID-19

    A study shows that under-vaccination is associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes compared to full vaccination.

  • ASCO guidelines on metastatic breast cancer announced

    The new American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines are a comprehensive tool addressing the divergent resources available to physicians.

  • Medical Case: A hypertensive crisis and confusion...due to nicotine?

    A 56-year-old man is at the ER. He seems extremely confused and suffers from a hypertensive crisis. Are the symptoms just lifestyle-related?

  • Long-COVID and Long-influenza

    Research shows that hospitalised influenza patients can also have long-term effects, especially in lungs and respiratory tract; but long-COVID has worse outcomes.

  • MOGAD: An overview

    Although MS is the most common inflammatory CNS disease, there are also other independent clinical pictures, such as MOG-associated diseases.

  • Medical History: The bizarre history of the lobotomy

    Lobotomy was long regarded as a medical advance, even getting a Nobel Prize for Medicine. But how did the controversial operation come about?

  • Heartburn: Can alkaline mineral water help?

    Many people regularly suffer from heartburn, and look for relief in medications. A recent study checked if mineral water containing bicarbonate can also improve symptoms.

  • Analysis: Hospitalization treatment in drowning cases

    After drowning, patients must be moved quickly to ERs, even if asymptomatic. Every case requires thorough assessment, monitoring, and treatment.

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