European Archives - Page 348 of 1177 - European Medical Journal

Hand Washing Practices and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Palmar Bacterial Flora

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective and inexpensive means of preventing the spread of communicable diseases. Rates of handwashing…

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Exploring Long-Term Data and Real-World Experiences

A summary of the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is presented, followed by a discussion on the challenges in managing HCM.

Active Surveillance Effective for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

Active surveillance is an effective management strategy for males with favourable-risk prostate cancer, according to recent findings.

Ureteroscopy or Shockwave Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones in Children?

A study suggests that shockwave lithotripsy offers similar kidney stone clearance rates to ureteroscopy.

Proteomics Identifies Early Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Research highlights the potential of proteomics in early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma and improving diagnostic accuracy.

New Surgical Platform Rapidly Identifies Isocitrate Dehydrogenase Mutations in Gliomas

A study reports of a new surgical platform capable of identifying isocitrate dehydrogenase mutations in gliomas in under two minutes.

Perioperative FLOT Outperforms Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation in Esophageal Cancer Survival

A recent study found that perioperative FLOT chemotherapy significantly improves survival rates in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma.

AI Enhances Screening Accuracy and Reduces Radiologist Workload

Artificial intelligence (AI) significantly decreases’ radiologists’ workload while improving the accuracy of breast cancer screenings, a recent study has reported.

Active Childhood Reduces Risk of Liver Disease in Adulthood

A recent study has highlighted the importance of physical activity from childhood in preventing liver disease in young adulthood.

Tattoo Exposure Linked to Increased Lymphoma Risk

A recent study has highlighted a potential link between tattoo exposure and an increased risk of malignant lymphoma.