European Archives - Page 436 of 1149 - European Medical Journal

Surgical Site Infections and Associated Risk Factors

Surgical site infections (SSI) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. Around 5.6% of surgical procedures develop SSIs, mostly in developing countries.

A Healthy Gut From Day 1

Establishing healthy nutrition practices from infancy through to childhood and adolescence is essential in ensuring a healthy digestive system throughout our lives..

Peritoneal Dialysis: A People-Centred Approach

Edwina Brown joins Jonathan to discuss the adverse effects of dialysis on elderly and frail people, and peritoneal dialysis.

Infographic: SLE: Diagnosis Ambiguity and Recommendations for the Future

This infographic explores the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and the Genes Responsible

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is defined as Enterobacteriaceae that are resistant to the carbapenem group of antimicrobials.

EMJ Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 4 [Supplement 3] 2023

Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the family Herpesviridae. This virus can remain dormant in the body over a long period after…

The Significance and Burden of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: Interviews with Two Leading Experts

Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the family Herpesviridae. This virus can remain dormant in the body over a long period after…

Mask Wearing Has No Effect on Oxygenation and Haemodynamics in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Wearing a KF80 mask was found not to impact oxygenation and haemodynamic factors in adults with mild to moderate COPD.

Proactive Recruitment for Lung Cancer Screening Identifies More Eligible Patients

A new study investigates former and current smokers to determine if proactive patient education and recruitment impact LDCT screening rates.

EAN 2023 Interview: Erich Schmutzhard

Erich Schmutzhard, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria. With respect to tropical neurology, no. I started medical school with the intention to do a postgraduate diploma/master’s course in Tropical Medicine, and to work in a rural Sub-Saharan-African hospital as a tropical medicine specialist.