European Archives - Page 494 of 1510 - European Medical Journal

Low Oxygen Levels Threaten Male Fertility and Future Generations

New research highlights how sleep apnoea, varicocele, and hypoxia impact male fertility, with potential intergenerational consequences.

Family History of Frequent Polyps Linked to Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Frequent polyp diagnoses in relatives significantly raise the risk of colorectal cancer, particularly for early-onset cases.

Aztreonam-Avibactam Offers Hope Against Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria

Aztreonam–avibactam is a promising treatment for complicated intra-abdominal infections and hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by Gram-negative bacteria.

Probiotic Therapy Boosts Survival and Gut Health in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A new study has found that combining probiotics with immune checkpoint inhibitors and chemotherapy significantly improves survival rates, intestinal health, and immune response in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Vitiligo Treatment Breakthrough: Bacterial Therapy May Restore Pigmentation

A gut-derived bacterial compound significantly slows vitiligo progression in mice, offering new hope for treatment and repigmentation.

Smart Contact Lens Technology for Wearable Biosensors and Drug Delivery

There is a growing need for personalised medicine to manage and prevent diseases, as well as to monitor patient health continuously, even…

Polymer-Free versus Biodegradable Stents: New Insights into Safety and Efficacy

Polymer-free stents match biodegradable-polymer stents in PCI outcomes but pose a higher early thrombosis risk, requiring careful clinical consideration.

Black Males Overlooked in Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials

Black males have the highest incidence and mortality rates for prostate cancer in the USA, but their participation in clinical trials remains disproportionately low.

Air Pollution Drives Lung Cancer Mortality Despite Smoking Decline

New research reveals shifting patterns in lung cancer mortality, with declining smoking rates offset by rising deaths linked to air pollution.

New Imaging Technique Could Revolutionise Surgery for Hypertension

PET/CT imaging with gallium-68 (Ga-68) pentixafor can effectively guide surgery for patients with primary aldosteronism, according to recent study.