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New foundation fund: Frankfurt clinic revolutionizes prostate treatment!
Prof. Vogl establishes an endowment fund for radiological research at the University of Frankfurt, supports young doctors and innovative therapies.
New foundation fund: Frankfurt clinic revolutionizes prostate treatment!
Prof. Thomas Vogl, Director of the Clinic for Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University Medical Center Frankfurt, has set up an endowment fund to promote radiological research together with the Goethe University. This new fund will offer not only scholarships but also prizes for aspiring physicians to support innovative research projects in the field of radiology. This move puts the focus on the much-needed promotion of young talent in medical research, which is of great importance in the current healthcare landscape. The endowment fund can be supported by donations, which could further expand its reach and influence on medical research, such as puk.uni-frankfurt.de reported.
The first Thomas Vogl Promotional Prize was also awarded as part of the inauguration of the fund. Dr. Shirin El Nemr received this award for her dissertation on the treatment of an enlarged prostate. The prize, worth 5,000 euros, recognizes her valuable insights into a common health problem among men over 50 years of age. While many sufferers remain asymptomatic, around 40% of men with an enlarged prostate show signs of Benign Prostate Syndrome (BPD), which can cause serious problems.
Innovative treatment methods
A promising method for treating symptomatic prostate enlargement is prostatic artery embolization (PAE). This minimally invasive procedure blocks the blood supply to the enlarged prostate tissue, causing the tissue to shrink, thereby relieving the symptoms of BPD. PAE is performed under local anesthesia and therefore does not pose any risks associated with general anesthesia. A narrow-calibre catheter is guided through an artery in the groin to the blood-supplying vessels of the prostate. Small beads are introduced through this catheter to reduce blood flow. This method is often offered in the radiology clinic and polyclinic by experts in interventional radiology, such as lmu-klinikum.de explained.
The relevance of PAE becomes particularly clear when surgical interventions are not possible due to comorbidities or risk of complications. This could happen, for example, in patients who cannot undergo surgery because they are dependent on anticoagulants. The S2e guideline recommends PAE in selected patients, particularly those at high risk of surgical complications, as indicated by aekno.de is confirmed.
An opportunity for young researchers
The appointment of Dr. El Nemr was awarded not only as part of the awarding of the doctoral prize, but also because of her impressive research, which compares radiation-exposed vascular imaging with radiation-free magnetic resonance angiography. Their results show great potential for reducing radiation exposure during examinations and provide information about the success of therapy. This is an important advance that could significantly improve treatment options for patients with an enlarged prostate.
Prof. Bernhard Brüne, Vice President for Research at Goethe University, emphasized the importance of the new endowment fund. He emphasized that projects initiated in this way are essential for supporting young doctors in radiology and nuclear medicine. Commitment to promoting innovative research approaches could soon secure the future of treatment solutions in the field of urology.