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First-in-Human Leadless Pacemaker in Left Atrium: A New Frontier in Congenital Heart Pacing

First-in-human helical-fixation leadless pacemaker implantation in the left atrium offers a novel solution for congenital heart disease patients.

The Effects of Classical Music on Pain During Prostate Biopsies

The results showed that the music group experienced significantly less pain, with a median VAS score of 3.6 compared to 5.4.

Optimising Smoking Cessation Within Lung Cancer Screening

Lung cancer screening presents a crucial opportunity to address tobacco dependence, as participation is associated with increased motivation to quit smoking.

AI-Powered MRI Improves Efficiency Without Compromising Accuracy: ECR 2025

Study presented at ECR 2025 has found that an artificial intelligence (AI)-based SuperResolution reconstruction method for lumbar spine MRI scans significantly reduces scan times.

Sex Differences in Aortic Stenosis: The Role of Fibrosis

Myocardial fibrosis predicts mortality after aortic valve replacement, highlighting its importance for risk assessment in aortic stenosis.

New Treatment Approach Targets Diabetes-Related Microvascular Dysfunction

A novel heparanase inhibitor preserves vascular integrity in diabetes, preventing microvascular complications in the eye and kidney.

Preoperative Radiation Boost Enhances Immune Response in Breast Cancer

These findings suggest that a preoperative radiation therapy boost can safely induce a short-term increase in stromal tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes.

Improving Hepatocellular Carcinoma Detection With Targeted Screening

To improve screening efficiency, it is crucial to identify patients with elevated hepatocellular carcinoma risk while sparing low-risk individuals from unnecessary procedures.

Simple Blood Test Uses Placental Growth Factor to Predict Preterm Birth Risk

A simple blood test measuring placental growth factor (PlGF) during pregnancy could identify those at risk of early preterm birth.

Spinal Degeneration Common in Young Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis

New research reveals that nearly 40% of young PsA patients develop degenerative disc disease (DDD), with age, male sex, and diabetes as key risk factors. The study also found that inflammatory back pain does not reliably distinguish between axial PsA and spinal degeneration, complicating diagnosis and treatment.