Background Between 1999 and 2009 in the UK, 82,429 men aged 50 to 69 received a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. Localized prostate cancer was diagnosed in 2664 men. Of these men, 1643 were enrolled in a trial to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments, with 545 randomly assigned to receive active monitoring, 553 to undergo prostatectomy […]
In patients with coronary artery disease, a statin treatment strategy aimed at achieving a certain LDL cholesterol level proved to be as effective as a strategy involving the use of high-intensity drugs for events greater than 3 years. The results of a study published in JAMA support the suitability of a treat-to-target strategy, which could […]
Core messages A lot has happened in the diagnosis and therapy of patients with venous diseases in recent years. In a recent publication, Professor Markus Stücker (Vein Center of the Dermatology and Vascular Surgery Clinics, St. Maria-Hilf-Krankenhaus, Bochum) has shown what in everyday clinical practice at Venous disorders are important. The first episode of a […]
During the Clinical evaluation of subjects with a recent history of head trauma is possible to find one or more of the following clinical signs: unilateral or bilateral blepharo-hematoma, blood otorrhea, rhinorrhea and Battle’s sign (retro-auricular ecchymosis). These clinical signs in the diagnosis of basilar skull fracture (BSF) are ambiguous, but widely used to make […]
Core messages An international research team has succeeded in deciphering Ludwig van Beethoven’s genome using five genetically matching locks of the composer’s hair. The evaluation shows that Beethoven had a hereditary predisposition to cirrhosis of the liver and was infected with hepatitis B, which — in conjunction with his alcohol consumption — probably led to […]
Can moderate dietary salt restriction help patients with hypertension? Moderate dietary salt restriction improves blood pressure and mental well-being in patients with primary aldosteronism: the salt CONNtrol trial Background The primary aldosteronism (AP) is a common cause of hypertension. Excess aldosterone along with high dietary salt intake aggravates cardiovascular damage, despite treatment with mineralocorticoid receptor […]
Conclusions A meta-analysis indicates that healthy lifestyle interventions, such as promoting physical activity, improving psychological strategies, and introducing dietary changes, are effective in lung cancer patients, including those in the more advanced stages (stages III and IV) of the disease. Benefits include improved quality of life (QoL), reduced psychological distress, and fewer cancer-related symptoms (e.g., […]
Association of life expectancy with surveillance colonoscopy findings and follow-up recommendations in older adults Key points Question Is estimated life expectancy associated with surveillance colonoscopy findings and recommendations for follow-up colonoscopy in older adults? Findings In this cohort study of 9831 adults 65 years and older in New Hampshire, 8% had advanced polyps or colorectal […]
Whether in the ground, in water or in the air: glass remains stable for thousands of years. Alternatives made of plastics, on the other hand, break down into microplastics over time when they enter the environment. Neither is ideal from an environmental point of view. Now a biodegradable glass should minimize the ecological footprint of […]
Turin, 24 Mar. (Adnkronos) — Turin will be the first city in Italy to have an Observatory on health treatments without consent. This is what is provided for by the convention for the establishment of a research and study group on the issues of mandatory health checks (ASO) and compulsory health treatments (TSO) signed today […]