European Archives - Page 227 of 1270 - European Medical Journal

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.

SGLT2 Inhibitors Lower Kidney Failure Risk in Advanced Diabetes

A large-scale study in Taiwan has revealed that SGLT2 inhibitors significantly lower the risk of kidney failure in patients with Type 2 diabetes and CKD stage 5.

Body Size May Affect Kidney Donor Eligibility, Study Finds

A new study from the University of Minnesota suggests that differences in how kidney function is measured in living kidney donors could have significant long-term implications.

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.

Decoding Epilepsy: Innovations, Misdiagnoses, and Game-Changing Therapies

This week, Jonathan sits down with Jacqueline French to explore groundbreaking innovations in epilepsy research, the challenges of misdiagnosis, and the transformative impact of advancements in clinical trial methodologies.

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.