European Archives - Page 23 of 1585 - European Medical Journal

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Radioactive Drug Shows Promise as Prostate Cancer Treatment

Lutetium-177 PSMA-617 cut the risk of prostate cancer progression or death by 28% when added to hormone therapy.

Cholecystectomy in PSC Linked to Poorer Long-Term Prognosis

Cholecystectomy before PSC diagnosis was linked to a more than fivefold higher risk of liver-related death, cancer or liver transplantation.

New Score Could Predict Mucus Plugs in Asthma

A new non-invasive scoring system could help predict airway mucus plugs in adults with asthma and identify patients who may benefit from HRCT imaging.

MRI Sign May Help Distinguish Brain Radionecrosis from Metastases

An MRI sign showed potential for identifying brain radionecrosis after stereotactic radiotherapy, but its accuracy against recurrent metastases remains uncertain.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy More Effective Than GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss

Sleeve gastrectomy was more effective than GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and glycaemic control after one year.

Passive Leg Raising Reveals Monitoring Discrepancies in Shock

prospective study of 30 patients with shock found poor agreement between bioreactance and echocardiography during passive leg raising.

Colorectal Cancer Survival Paradox Challenges Stage Classification

Colorectal cancer patients with late-stage II disease had poorer five-year survival than those with early-stage III disease, even after adjustment for high-risk factors and chemotherapy.

Vitamin D Boosts Enuresis Alarm Response in Children

A randomised trial found that high-dose vitamin D combined with enuresis alarm therapy improved response, wet nights, quality of life and satisfaction in children with PMNE.

Alzheimer’s Biomarkers Associated with Early Motor Decline

A systematic review found consistent associations between Alzheimer’s biomarkers and motor performance, suggesting gait and mobility changes may emerge before cognitive decline.

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Immune Reconstitution and Viral Reactivation After HSCT

Immune reconstitution after allogeneic HSCT showed distinct associations with CMV and EBV reactivation, while viral reactivation was not linked to survival.