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What is a lung transplant? Lung transplantation is a complex surgical procedure designed to replace a failing lung with a healthy organ from a deceased donor. This procedure is often the last option ...
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Today's diverse and effective treatments have their limits The choice and order of treatments for prostate cancer depend, in particular, on the extent of the cancer at the time of diagnosis (stage I ...
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What is the value of real-world patient data? Real-life patient data, generated during routine medical practices, provides a wealth of information beyond controlled clinical studies. This data ...
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What is genetic screening for cancer, and why is it essential? The study of genetic mutations has led to the identification of new markers in oncology. This has been groundbreaking beneficial for ...
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What is hospital waste? Hospital waste refers to all waste arising from hospital activities, so it's not just waste from healthcare activities! According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ...
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Challenge n°1: feed the planet while respecting the promise of responsible farming The aim of insect farming is to produce high-quality proteins with a much lower environmental impact than other ...
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What is the evolution of nursing and modern role of nurses? Nursing, originating in the 19th century with Florence Nightingale, has evolved significantly. Initially caregivers, nurses now administer ...
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Innovation n°1: NIAGARA Trial in Bladder Cancer One of the major highlights was the NIAGARA trial for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). This Phase III study showed that combining durvalumab ...
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3 areas in which medical 3D printing is a catalyst for innovation Area n°1: accelerating prototyping and design The ability of 3D printing to rapidly produce prototypes is changing the landscape ...
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Current female contraceptive options Female contraception includes a wide range of methods to suit different preferences, health concerns and lifestyles. Hormonal methods, such as oral contraceptive ...