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IVL Boosts Stent Expansion in Hard Calcified Coronaries, Models Reveal

Researchers have unveiled advanced computational models that demonstrate how intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) significantly improves stent expansion in severely calcified coronary arteries. This breakthrough offers...

Extracellular RNA Fuels Chemotherapy Resistance in Cancer Treatment

Cancer patients face a significant hurdle as chemotherapy resistance undermines treatment efficacy and worsens clinical outcomes. Recent research highlights the crucial role of extracellular...

Study Reveals Diverse Use of Composite Outcomes in Critical Care Research

Critical care research is witnessing a shift towards utilizing Composite Primary Outcomes (CPOs) to better capture the complexities of patient health beyond mere mortality...

Researchers Use MRI to Link COPD Severity with Lung Hyperinflation

A recent study has demonstrated that real-time cine pulmonary MRI effectively measures dynamic hyperinflation in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), correlating the...

G-BA Launches Assessment on Acupuncture for Migraine Prevention

The Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss (G-BA) has initiated a comprehensive evaluation of acupuncture as a preventive treatment for migraines, signaling a potential shift in healthcare coverage....

German Health Authority Reviews Newborn Screening for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

The Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss (G-BA) has launched a thorough evaluation of newborn screening for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), inviting contributions from medical experts, patient groups, and...

Germany Moves to Implement Newborn Screening for MLD

On January 16, 2025, Germany's Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) initiated a critical consultation to evaluate the inclusion of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) in its national...

Germany Considers Acupuncture for Migraines in National Health Insurance

Germany's Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has embarked on a review to evaluate the potential inclusion of acupuncture as a preventive treatment for migraines within...

Germany Enhances Newborn Screening to Detect B12 Deficiency and Metabolic Disorders

Germany is set to expand its newborn screening (NBS) program to include Vitamin B12 deficiency and additional metabolic disorders, aiming to identify and treat...

Federal Committee Launches Consultation on Enhanced Newborn Screening Guidelines

The Joint Federal Committee has announced the commencement of a consultation process aimed at revising the early detection protocols for newborns. This initiative focuses...

Germany Sets New Standards for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2025

Germany's Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has approved significant updates to clinical guidelines addressing the treatment of proximal femur fractures near the hip joint, aligning...

G-BA Revises Guidelines for Prescribing Lipid-Lowering Medications

Effective December 19, 2024, the Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss (G-BA) has implemented significant updates to the Arzneimittel-Richtlinie, specifically targeting Lipid-Lowering agents as detailed in Anlage III,...

KCE Introduces Streamlined Care Pathway for Early-Onset Dementia

Early-onset dementia, although less common than its later counterpart, presents unique challenges that necessitate a tailored approach to care. The Belgian Federal Centre for...

G-BA Implements Latest ICD-10-GM Updates for Aortic Aneurysm Care

On December 4, 2024, the Joint Federal Committee (G-BA) approved a resolution to update quality assurance guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysms. This amendment aligns...

Women Favor Cost-Effective Breast Cancer Testing: Singapore Study

Recent research conducted in Singapore reveals women's strong preference for cost-efficient, risk-based breast cancer screening methods over traditional age-based approaches. The study highlights key...

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