Deaconess Hospital

The Pretherapy Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Pilot Study

Background/Objectives: The endothelial activation and stress index (EASIX; serum creatinine times lactate dehydrogenase/peripheral blood platelet count) seems to reflect endothelial cell activation/dysfunction. Furthermore, endothelial cells support acute myeloid leukemia (AML) c...

From Fear to Function: How Physiotherapists Navigate Psychological Challenges in Patients Undergoing Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction

Background: Psychological readiness plays a critical role in return to sport (RTS) outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), yet physiotherapists (PTs) often feel unprepared to support this aspect of recovery. Although clinical guidelines advocate for psych...

Delivering the EU Safe Hearts Plan: the essential role of laboratory medicine in cardiovascular health

Abstract The European Union Safe Hearts Plan provides an opportunity to strengthen cardiovascular prevention, early detection, treatment, and monitoring across Europe. This EFLM position paper argues that laboratory medicine must be recognized as a central component of its implem...

Filling the gaps in high-priority reference materials for implementing metrological traceability in laboratory medicine

Abstract The global harmonization of measurements in laboratory medicine is facilitated by the development and implementation of reference measurement systems, including suitable certified reference materials (CRMs). There are, however, a relatively small number of CRM producers...