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Renal Physiology and Robotic Urological Surgery

The use of robotic-assisted laparoscopic techniques has transformed the face of urological surgery in the last decade, with demonstrable benefits over both…

The Role of Insulin Resistance on FGF-21 and Inflammatory Markers in Obese Adolescents Undergoing Multicomponent Long-Term Weight Loss Therapy

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a long-term weight loss therapy in two groups (insulin resistance [IR] and non-insulin…

Proteomic Analysis of Antiprotease Immunoglobulin-E Anti-Sperm Autoantibodies in Chronic Urticaria After Vasectomy

Some types of chronic urticaria (CU) are associated with autoreactive immunoglobulin (Ig)E, as well as IgG. In the syndrome of autoimmune thyroid disease…

Role of Genetic Variations in Determining Treatment Outcome in Head and Neck Cancer

Worldwide, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is responsible for >550,000 diagnoses and 380,000 deaths annually. It originates in the upper…

Pathogenesis, Diagnostics, and Treatment of Hereditary Haemochromatosis: A 150 Year-Long Understanding of an Iron Overload Disorder

Haemochromatosis is an iron overload disorder that can be inherited or acquired and when diagnosis is delayed, disease progression and death can occur…

Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Review

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory condition belonging to the spondyloarthropathy category of rheumatic diseases…

Gene Associated with Peanut Allergy Revealed

A GENE previously identified as playing a role in eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis has been pinpointed as being associated with the incidence of…

Exposure to Dogs Reduces Risk of Childhood Eczema and Asthma

EXPOSURE of pregnant mothers to dogs, as well as early contact between children and canine-specific bacteria, may reduce the risk of childhood eczema and…

Left Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion with Progressive Right Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis

This 18 minutes didactic recorded procedure concerns a 68 years male with coronary insufficiency and carotid lesions. He presents an occluded left…

Interview with the British Lung Foundation about World COPD Day

The EMJ recently spoke to the British Lung Foundation (BLF) about the work they do to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…