• Framing Post-COVID in an interdisciplinary way: neurological approaches

    Long and post-COVID are complex diseases requiring interdisciplinary cooperation, explains Prof. Dr. Peter Berlit at the DGIM Congress in Germany.

  • Sport for diabetes remission: What really helps?

    Exercise prescription for diabetics? Many studies looked into the benefits and effects of physical activity on diabetes remission. Dr. Peter Kurz shares insights.

  • Localised colon cancer: better outcomes with neoadjuvant chemotherapy

    There was little data on whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy benefitted in advanced but localised colon cancer. This changed due to a recently published study.

  • Interview: Suicide among medical students in Italy

    Students worldwide are at high risk of poor mental well-being, depression, or suicidal ideation and behaviour. Medical students may represent the most at-risk group.

  • Oxidative stress in sleep deprivation: probiotics can help

    Many people suffer from lack of sleep or sleep deprivation. The resulting oxidative stress can have a cell-damaging effect. A recent study tested probiotics' role for this.

  • ChatGPT: can it provide good medical advice?

    In a study, ChatGTP surpassed doctors in providing empathetic advice to patients' questions. Doctors collaborating with such technologies could revolutionise medicine.

  • New research looks into dreams monitoring for suicide prevention

    Changes in dreams could predict a suicidal crisis. This warning sign is particularly easy to look for in clinical practice.

  • Drug use in Europe sharply increased

    A European multi-city study shows an increase in illicit drugs or metabolites in waste water. Berlin was far ahead of other German cities for cocaine consumption.

  • SSRIs in pregnancy could change the child's neurobiology in the long term

    The placenta and endometrium react to maternal infections and antidepressants with immunological changes that can influence neurodevelopment.

  • Scotland: MUP for decreasing alcohol-related deaths

    A minimum unit pricing legislation is associated with a significant reduction in alcohol-related deaths among people from the most socio-economically disadvantaged areas.

  • New findings on prostate cancer in transgender women

    According to a recent study, transgender women are at risk of prostate cancer, even after gender-confirming surgery. However, to date, they are not included in screening strategies.

  • Breast cancer therapy: finding the right treatment for every woman

    The motto "one size fits all" no longer applies to breast cancer treatment. More attention goes to the right therapy for each case, as Dr Adrian Lee discusses.

  • Ovarian cancer: Patients can become long-term survivors

    Good news from gynaecological oncology: 30 to 40% of all patients with ovarian cancer are now long-term survivors. Dr Hannah Woopen describes how this development came about.

  • Promising new options for relapsed ovarian cancer

    At this year's Charité Mayo Congress, one of the four congress days was dedicated to ovarian cancer. Leading oncology expert Dr Andrea Wahner-Hendrickson addressed the relevant aspect of disease recurrence.

  • Advanced ovarian cancer: what is the best treatment for initial diagnosis today?

    With PARP inhibitors, the prognosis for ovarian cancer has improved significantly. How should a newly diagnosed high-grade malignancy be treated?

  • Charité Mayo Conference: Fighting cancer in women for 27 years

    The latest findings in gynaecological oncology were discussed at the 12th Charité-Mayo Conference. Prof. Sehouli shared his congress' highlights.

  • Heart failure remains the greatest challenge in cardiology

    How can the current "heart failure epidemic" be tackled? Prof. Dr Lars Maier provides an overview on the current state of affairs.

  • Precision medicine: The future of cardiology?

    Cardiology is facing technical and financial challenges. Demographic change also demands a new way of thinking about the specialty.

  • Gerontocardiology: Focusing on hypertensive elderly patients

    The current European guidelines (from 2018) recommend a mild reduction of blood pressure in older patients. But other studies advocate alternatives.

  • Does being a doctor make you happy? From work-life balance to burnout

    The medical profession is potentially one of the most risky professions. Dr. Ulrike Bossmann pleaded for physicians' self care despite pressure and stress.

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