• Performance of 2021 criteria for the diagnosis of PNSs

    A new study measures the performance of the 2021 criteria for paraneoplastic neurological syndromes in childhood, a rare condition, often difficult to diagnose.

  • Lactobacilli versus antifungals for vaginal candidiasis

    Lactic acid bacteria help to defend against infections and, best of all, there is no risk of resistance developing. but can they keep up with antifungals?

  • Sexually transmitted infections: current challenges

    HIV, syphilis, and gonorrhoea continue to pose a significant threat worldwide. Since 2022, mpox in particular has gained much attention. How can we protect ourselves?

  • Breast cancer: a risk factor for developing skin cancer?

    Do breast cancer patients have an increased risk of skin cancer? If so, does the type of oncology therapy play a role in the development of skin cancer?

  • Medical Case: Pregnant woman with fever, breathing difficulties and right-side hemiparesis

    A 37-year-old pregnant woman enters the ER with fever, shortness of breath and right-sided hemiparesis. A case for interdisciplinary analysis?

  • News about genetic mutations in cancer

    A study revealed genetic mechanisms in cancer, such as how mutations and gene copy number alterations influence disease progression.

  • Sick or healthy? Subjective experiences should be taken more seriously

    What does "health" actually mean? esanum spoke to medical ethicist Prof Giovanni Maio about the further development of health as a concept.

  • New findings on cancer cachexia

    Research reveals a previously unknown mechanism that triggers cachexia, a muscle weakness condition common in pancreatic cancer patients.

  • How does niacin influence non-alcoholic fatty liver outcomes?

    A recent study investigated if niacin (vitamin B3) intake can reduce the general and cardiovascular mortality of those affected by NAFLD

  • Hand osteoarthritis: oral therapy or injections?

    Hand osteoarthritis is often stressful for those affected and accompanied functional restrictions. Effective treatment options are essential.

  • A skin patch to monitor health data?

    Researchers developed a wearable patch that can continuously monitor blood glucose, lactates and other vital health indicators for weeks.

  • World's first chikungunya vaccine also authorised in Europe

    This expands the fight against the infection caused by invasive mosquito species, which could rise in Europe as average temperatures rise.

  • GLP-1 RA drugs for T2 diabetes and obesity

    GLP-1 RA drugs promise to revolutionise diabetes and obesity therapy. But further studies are needed on adverse effects and new uses.

  • Overweight and obesity: does semaglutide have a cardioprotective effect?

    The GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide improves diabetes cardiovascular outcomes. What about patients who inject it for weight loss?

  • Biliary atresia: is maternal infection a risk factor?

    A case-control study investigated whether a maternal infection during pregnancy can increase the child's risk of developing biliary atresia.

  • Social Media: A gateway to the heart of dermatosis patients?

    Many patients share difficulties and other disease-related information on social media. This data can be useful, according to a recent study.

  • Implications of a pregnancy during a medical specialisation

    A study investigated USA general surgery residents' experiences, highlighting the needs to protect maternal and foetal health, and promote gender equity.

  • Medical Case: What is behind this recurrent "shingles"?

    A patient shows recurring inflammatory pustules in his buttocks. Shingles is diagnosed in the last medical check, but is this diagnosis really correct?

  • HBV vaccination for rheumatism: ideal before biologics treatment

    Researchers investigated the immune response to HBV vaccination in patients with rheumatic diseases treated with biologics. Results are promising.

  • Thinking minds, guilty thoughts, and the guillotine debate

    The guillotine intended to avoid unnecessary agony in an execution. Was death instant though? We check if this question was settled, or not.

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