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Gynecology and Obstetrics

23-04-2024 Checkpoint Inhibitors News

Some reassurance on ICI use in pregnancy from VigiBase analysis

A study has found little over-reporting of adverse maternofetal outcomes among pregnant women with cancer using ICIs versus other anticancer agents.

Teen pregnancy is a marker of premature mortality

17-04-2024 Pregnancy News

Pregnancy between the ages of 12 and 19 years increases the risk for premature death in young women.

Vocal cord paralysis caused by metastasized endometrial cancer

Open Access Endometrial Cancer Case Study

The first case of vocal cord paralysis due to a mediastinal metastasis developing 16 years after the patient's endometrial cancer was treated by hysterectomy, external beam radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.

A link between antiseizure medication use in pregnancy and autism?

08-04-2024 Epilepsy News

Children born to women with epilepsy who take topiramate when pregnant are not at increased risk for autism spectrum disorders, whereas there is an increased risk with valproate.

Potential micronutrient deficiencies in the first 1000 days of life

Optimal early nutrition has a lifelong positive impact on child development. But specific intrauterine and perinatal factors, pathological conditions, and dietary restrictions can contribute to micronutrient deficiencies. Which children are at risk and need supplementation?

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Webinar | 19-02-2024 | 17:30 (CET)

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on antibody–drug conjugates in cancer

Antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) are novel agents that have shown promise across multiple tumor types. Explore the current landscape of ADCs in breast and lung cancer with our experts, and gain insights into the mechanism of action, key clinical trials data, existing challenges, and future directions.

Dr. Véronique Diéras
Prof. Fabrice Barlesi
Developed by: Springer Medicine

Case Studies

Vocal cord paralysis caused by metastasized endometrial cancer

Open Access Endometrial Cancer Case Study

The first case of vocal cord paralysis due to a mediastinal metastasis developing 16 years after the patient's endometrial cancer was treated by hysterectomy, external beam radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.

Profound hypotension induced by ICI treatment

A case of extreme hypotension that could have been prevented or mitigated with awareness of the underlying hypothyroidism related to nivolumab treatment.

A rare, late side effect of radiotherapy

Open Access Breast Cancer Case Study

A woman developed sudden painless ecchymosis (bruising) of her breast, which was thought to be related to the radiotherapy she received for early-stage breast cancer a year and a half earlier.

Current Reviews

ESR Essentials: screening for breast cancer - general recommendations by EUSOBI

Open Access Mammography Invited Review

More than 2 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide every year, and the estimated 5-year prevalence is almost 8 million cases. In Europe, breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer, accounting for about 15% of all new …

Diagnostic and therapeutic use of oral micronized progesterone in endocrinology

Open Access Progesterone

Progesterone is a natural steroid hormone, while progestins are synthetic molecules. In the female reproductive system, progesterone contributes to the control of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone secretion and their …

The association between noise and pregnancy complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Pre-Eclampsia Review Article

Pregnancy complications are diseases occurring during pregnancy that are not directly caused by pregnancy. They include a variety of conditions such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and …

Navigating Breast Cancer Oligometastasis and Oligoprogression: Current Landscape and Future Directions

Open Access Breast Cancer Review

Breast cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy affecting women in the USA [ 1 ]. Despite improvements in survival and quality-of-life, a subset of patients develop metastatic disease, which continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related …

Webinar | 08-11-2023 | 18:00 (CET)

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on diet and diabetes

An expert-led symposium exploring the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes through dietary interventions. Highlights include discussion of the recent EASD guidelines, therapeutic diets, food types and processing, plus psychological factors that influence patient success, and the drivers of healthy eating and diabetes control.

Prof. Mike Lean
Prof. Falko Sniehotta
Developed by: Springer Medicine

eLearning | Interviews | Cases (Link opens in a new window)

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Knowledge center focusing on improving the individualized management of HR+/HER2- early breast cancer.

Supported by:
  • Lilly
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Cases

Take on interactive case studies with a focus on hematology. Each case has been prepared by renowned experts in the field and features knowledge-check questions with answers to help keep you and your practice up to date.

Developed by: Springer Medizin

Case-Based Insights: Oncology and Hematology (Link opens in a new window)


Refresh your knowledge in Oncology and Hematology: 

  • 45 clinical cases across different topics with relevant clinical images
  • Written by renowned experts 
  • Knowledge-check questions with answers
Try the first set of cases now

Further Reading

ESR Essentials: screening for breast cancer - general recommendations by EUSOBI

Open Access Mammography Invited Review

More than 2 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide every year, and the estimated 5-year prevalence is almost 8 million cases. In Europe, breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer, accounting for about 15% of all new …

Analysis of perinatal outcomes for emergency cervical cerclage in singleton pregnancies at 24–28 weeks of gestation

Open Access Premature Rupture of Membranes Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Preterm birth is a significant contributor to global neonatal mortality and long-term health issues among surviving infants [ 1 ], with approximately 1 in 15 (1 million) children under the age of 5 worldwide dying from complications related to …

Predictors of significant distress in cervical cancer patients: a cross sectional study

Open Access Cervical Cancer Gynecologic Oncology

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women worldwide [ 1 ]. With the introduction of cervical cancer screening programs, a decrease in the incidence of cervical cancer since 1970 was achieved. Nonetheless 4575 women were newly …

Diagnostic and therapeutic use of oral micronized progesterone in endocrinology

Open Access Progesterone

Progesterone is a natural steroid hormone, while progestins are synthetic molecules. In the female reproductive system, progesterone contributes to the control of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone secretion and their …