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New Approach for Preventing Uveitis Relapse in Behçet's Disease

A study compared the effectiveness of three immunomodulatory therapies combined with corticosteroids in preventing uveitis relapse in patients with severe Behcet’s disease.

The Breast Cancer Index as a Tool for Tailoring Endocrine Therapy

The Breast Cancer Index effectively predicts outcomes and benefits of ovarian function suppression therapy in premenopausal women with HR+ breast cancer.

Researchers Identify Optimal Mammography Frequency for Improved Outcomes

Research shows annual mammograms lower late-stage breast cancer risk and improve survival compared to less frequent screening

SHAM-PVI Trial Confirms Efficacy of Ablation Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation: ESC 2024

ESC 2024: The SHAM-PVI trial confirms that catheter ablation significantly reduces atrial fibrillation burden and improves quality of life compared to a sham treatment.

Optical Coherence Tomography for Stent Guidance Improves Outcomes in Complex PCI Cases: ESC 2024

ESC 2024: OCT-guided PCI in complex lesions reduced cardiac risks by 38% and spontaneous MI by 64% versus angiography, according to the OCCUPI trial.

Wearable ECG Device for Atrial Fibrillation Screening: ESC 2024

Atrial fibrillation screening using a 14-day wearable heart monitor patch significantly increased diagnoses compared to usual care, according to research presented at ESC 2024.

Could AI Diagnose Coronary Artery Disease? ESC 2024

The PROTEUS trial, presented at ESC 2024, evaluated the effectiveness of AI in standardizing clinician decision-making during stress echocardiography for coronary artery disease

Obesity Associated with Longer Survival in Immunotherapy-Treated Head, Neck Cancer

Obesity is linked to improved survival outcomes in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Increase Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Risk

A new study involving 124,545 MS patients reveals that COVID-19 vaccination does not significantly increase relapse risk, except in those with highly active, untreated MS.

Consciousness Detected in Unresponsive Patients

Recent research has revealed that brain scans can detect consciousness in some patients with severe brain injuries who appear unresponsive.