A new study measures the performance of the 2021 criteria for paraneoplastic neurological syndromes in childhood, a rare condition, often difficult to diagnose.
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?
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?
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?
A 37-year-old pregnant woman enters the ER with fever, shortness of breath and right-sided hemiparesis. A case for interdisciplinary analysis?
A study revealed genetic mechanisms in cancer, such as how mutations and gene copy number alterations influence disease progression.
What does "health" actually mean? esanum spoke to medical ethicist Prof Giovanni Maio about the further development of health as a concept.
Research reveals a previously unknown mechanism that triggers cachexia, a muscle weakness condition common in pancreatic cancer patients.
A recent study investigated if niacin (vitamin B3) intake can reduce the general and cardiovascular mortality of those affected by NAFLD
Hand osteoarthritis is often stressful for those affected and accompanied functional restrictions. Effective treatment options are essential.
Researchers developed a wearable patch that can continuously monitor blood glucose, lactates and other vital health indicators for weeks.
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 promise to revolutionise diabetes and obesity therapy. But further studies are needed on adverse effects and new uses.
The GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide improves diabetes cardiovascular outcomes. What about patients who inject it for weight loss?
A case-control study investigated whether a maternal infection during pregnancy can increase the child's risk of developing biliary atresia.
Many patients share difficulties and other disease-related information on social media. This data can be useful, according to a recent study.
A study investigated USA general surgery residents' experiences, highlighting the needs to protect maternal and foetal health, and promote gender equity.
A patient shows recurring inflammatory pustules in his buttocks. Shingles is diagnosed in the last medical check, but is this diagnosis really correct?
Researchers investigated the immune response to HBV vaccination in patients with rheumatic diseases treated with biologics. Results are promising.
The guillotine intended to avoid unnecessary agony in an execution. Was death instant though? We check if this question was settled, or not.