Cervical cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. Various surgical and conservative treatments exist, but which therapy is suitable for which patient?
Dr Bernd Maier (Head Physician, St. Josef's Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany) discusses today's stances in medicine and society on the wish to die and assisted suicide.
Do patients with non-erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux need regular follow-up endoscopies to prevent cancer? A long-term cohort study argues against this.
It is well-known that RA patients have a higher mortality risk, but many physicians and patients may be less aware of the benefits of physical fitness in RA.
A 55-year-old patient enters the ER with very painful skin lesions on legs and hands. He also suffers from arthralgia and has a fever. Could you make a diagnosis?
They are among the most erogenous, highly sensitive areas of the human body. No wonder that dermatoses on the nipples can be extremely painful and unpleasant.
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.
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.
A recent study suggests that expanding telemedicine can help to reduce CO2 emissions, while saving time and money for patients and their caregivers alike.
