Vascular damage can multiply if large amounts of table salt are consumed in cases like hyperaldosteronism. But what happens if salt is restricted?
Chronic back pain can also be attributed to degenerative changes, injuries and inflammation. Doctors are increasingly turning to minimally invasive therapies.
A new study shows atorvastatin improves cardiovascular outcomes with anthracycline administration. 300 patients with lymphoma were recruited.
Research shows that a good iodine intake has a protective effect against fibrocystic breast diseases like cancer. But its organic form wins over salt.
Recent studies have been looking into a proton pump inhibitors-dementia link. In a first, new research analysed data from over 5,500 long-term PPI users.
Gastrointestinal disorders patients often use alternative treatments like herbal oils. A meta-analysis examined randomised studies to determine their efficacy.
More GPs face greater time pressure in their daily practice. US researchers look on possible relations of shorter doctor appointments and poorer quality of care.
Lung carcinomas are responsible for most cancer-related deaths. UK researchers developed a screening model that can predict lung cancer risks for patients.
Many women rely on oral contraceptives for family planning. But reliable data on the prevalence of depressive disorders had not been available to date.
The highly technical field of radiation oncology seems particularly relevant for AI applications. Could radiotherapists soon be superfluous?
In a recent study, the outcomes of over 2,000 children and adolescents diagnosed with new Hodgkin's lymphoma were analysed.
Medical imaging makes important contributions to diagnostics, but it is also a potential source of errors. How can the most common errors be avoided?
It could be so simple: Eliminating nose and body bacteria for preventing the serious consequences of radiotherapy in oncological patients. But does it work?
Early detection examinations become less useful with age. They often detect abnormalities that would not have developed any clinical relevance.
A patient noticed a tick in her calf area, which she removed herself. Despite itchy redness, a tick bite was ruled out by a doctor. Could you guess a diagnosis?
A review of global childhood immunisation shows that rates increased in 2022 over 2020, but have not yet reached pre-pandemic levels in many countries.
Diagnosis is extensive and complex. In developing countries a detailed evaluation is often out of reach, but an algorithm can detect cancers using AI.
Paediatric cancer patients carrying certain gene variants seem to have higher risks of developing subsequent malignancies and malignancy-related mortality.
A new study suggests that drone-delivery of AEDs to cardiac arrest scenes could reduce unequal emergency response times between urban and rural areas.
The symptoms cause the teenager to head into the Emergency Department. Her mother also reports depressive moods. What would you diagnose?