Abstracts

The choice of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is traditionally guided by the need to alleviate climacteric symptoms by correcting…

Menopause hormone therapy (MHT) remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and other manifestations of the…

Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological disorder affecting approximately 190 million women of reproductive age. It is characterised by…

Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC) is a publicly funded sexual health clinic for clients from key priority populations who are seen free…

With improving cancer survival rates, fertility preservation has become essential for reproductive-age women facing oncologic…

The endometrium functions as an active immunological organ, where cytokines modulate local inflammatory responses essential for…

Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome Type 2 (APS-2) is a rare disorder characterised by progressive multi-glandular dysfunction, classically…

Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the most common gynaecological malignancies in high-income countries and is associated with poor…

The growing use of substances that affect the endocrine system (endocrine disruptors [ED]), together with evidence of their role in the…

Epidemiological studies1-3 have reported that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an early adrenarche, early menarche…

Pregnancy has been considered an immunological paradox due to the need for a perfect balance between immune surveillance/defense…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly heterogenic multifactorial disorder. Genetic, environmental, and cultural aspects, as well as…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder that leads to anovulatory infertility. PCOS is commonly linked…

Unplanned pregnancy remains a major public health issue worldwide, with well-described associations with delayed antenatal care, adverse…

Endometriosis, including ovarian endometriomas, is associated with chronic inflammation, pelvic pain, fatigue, and affective symptoms…

Oestrogen deficiency associated with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) results in increased osteoclastic activity leading to decreased…

Enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab (EV+P) is the preferred first-line (1L) regimen for patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma…

Data from a 15-year follow-up of the ProtecT trial, which randomised men to radical prostatectomy (RP), radiotherapy (RT), or active…

Percutaneous access is essential in procedures such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy, biopsy, and ablation, requiring precise…

Ultrasonography is the recommended first-line investigation for the diagnosis of paediatric urolithiasis.1 Despite higher sensitivity and…

With recent emphasis placed on using stone volumes in surgical outcomes research,1-6 there is a need to assess the accuracy and…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide,1 with most sexually active individuals acquiring…

Following the PRECISION trial, prostate multiparametric MRI has been adopted as the first-line investigation for suspected prostate cancer…

Resistant epilepsies account for approximately 30% of all forms of epilepsy, particularly in patients with focal…

Cancer is a complex and life-altering disease that imposes significant multidimensional effects, adversely influencing…

Gadopiclenol is a high-relaxivity gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) that enables reduced contrast doses while preserving lesion…

In response to growing calls for the internationalisation of radiography education, a sustained biennial virtual exchange was established…

The following highlights showcase some of the most significant, innovative research published across multiple therapeutic areas…

Radical prostatectomy in patients with a history of transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR-P) can be technically challenging due to…

The use of antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant medications has increased due to irregular diets, limited physical activity, and an ageing…

Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common malignancies in men and a major cause of cancer-related death worldwide. PCa has a…

The classic triad of renal cell carcinoma (flank pain, haematuria, and a palpable abdominal mass) is observed in only 9% of patients. When…

This study aimed to perform a multifactorial comparison of the surgical outcomes of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PNL) and…

MRI-cognitive transperineal prostate biopsy (TPBx) performed under local anaesthesia (LA) is increasingly adopted as a minimally…

The following highlights showcase key research presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)…

Natural killer (NK) cells are increasingly studied in HIV cure research as certain subsets have been linked to natural HIV control…

Despite the rapid expansion of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services in Nigeria, programmatic data continue to highlight critical…

Inflammatory bowel disease requires close monitoring to detect flare-ups early and guide treatment.1,2 While endoscopy is the gold…

Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan calls for the development of a gastric cancer screening strategy in Europe. The TOwards GAstric cancer…

The following highlights spotlight the latest advances in gastroenterology, featuring studies and insights presented at this year’s UEG Week 2025.