Katrina Thornber, Author at European Medical Journal - Page 35 of 50

Bicaval TricValve Tricuspid Regurgitation: Late-Breaking PCR London Valves 2024

Bicaval TricValve shows safety, improves symptoms, and reduces hospitalisations in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation.

MiCLASP Study Two-Year Outcomes: Late-Breaking PCR London Valves 2024

The MiCLASP study highlights the PASCAL system’s sustained safety and effectiveness in reducing mitral regurgitation at two years.

Spinal Cord Stimulation Superior to Conventional Treatments for Chronic Pain

Spinal cord stimulation outperforms conventional medical management for chronic pain relief, improving pain intensity, quality of life, and disability at six months.

J-valve for Aortic Regurgitation: Late-Breaking PCR London Valves 2024

A multicentre study shows safety and success rates for the transfemoral J-valve in severe aortic regurgitation.

TRISCEND II Trial: Late-Breaking PCR London Valves 2024

Study confirms transcatheter tricuspid-valve replacement improves symptoms, quality of life in severe tricuspid regurgitation patients.

TriCLASP Study: Late-Breaking PCR London Valves 2024

PASCAL repair reduces severe TR, improves survival, heart failure hospitalisations, and quality of life at one year.

AI Revolutionises Early Detection of Liver Disease

A new study reveals that AI can identify early-stage metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease using electronic health records.

Left Atrial Stiffness Index: A Breakthrough in Heart Failure Management

LA stiffness index correlates strongly with LVFPs in acute heart failure, showing superior diagnostic accuracy over standard measures, with potential to improve non-invasive management strategies.

Paediatric-Onset Behçet’s Disease Often Worsens in Adulthood

One-third of paediatric Behçet’s disease patients face new complications or relapses in adulthood, highlighting the need for lifelong care.

Preterm Birth Linked to School-Age Neurodevelopmental Challenges

Children born moderate to late preterm exhibit poorer cognitive and academic performance, and more behavioural difficulties at school age.