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Impact of a Brain Death Workshop on the Knowledge of Attendees

The goal of this educational initiative was to assess knowledge about the determination of brain death (BD) through surveys completed…

Rethinking Immune Tolerance and Chronic Diseases: Interview with Cezmi Akdis

Something that often crystallises this passion for me is watching clinical phenomena (seasonal allergies, asthma, autoimmunity) unfold…

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Machine Learning Predicts Syncope Recurrence After PFO Closure

A machine-learning model accurately predicted syncope recurrence after PFO closure, potentially helping clinicians identify high-risk patients earlier.

Onc Now: Inside Lung Cancer Care and What Comes Next

In this episode of Onc Now, Paolo Bironzo joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of thoracic oncology and the innovations…

NHS Catches Lung Cancer Early Through Supermarket Scans

More than 10,000 lung cancers have been detected through the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme, rolled out in supermarket car parks, sports stadiums, and busy high streets.

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Survival Risks in Chronic Kidney Disease

A cross-section study from Romania found that sarcopenia and obesity work additively rather that synergistically to increase mortality risk in older adults with chronic kidney disease.

Coronary Revascularisation in TAVR Candidates

The management of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been…

High Prevalence of Depression Among Women with Cervical Cancer

More than one in three patients with cervical cancer are estimated to have depression globally, a new systematic review and meta-analysis has found.

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Herbal Preparation Reveals Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Herbal preparation of myrrh, chamomile extract and coffee charcoal shown to provide benefits for those with irritable bowel syndrome.

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CEPI pledges $61.8m to fast-track Ebola vaccines

There is no licensed vaccine for the current Bundibugyo strain, with three vaccine makers hoping they hold the key.