Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Patient Decision Aids Impact Skin Cancer Choices

A new study on superficial basal cell carcinoma treatment decisions highlights that patient decision aids may subtly shift treatment preferences, with keywords such as superficial basal cell carcinoma, patient decision aid, non-invasive treatment, and effective decision-making underscoring the research.

Maternal Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls Not Linked to Allergic Diseases

This study aimed to assess whether maternal exposure to LC-PCBs in indoor air during pregnancy was associated with the development of asthma.

Lorazepam Treatment Enhanced by Phenobarbital in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Outcomes

In hospitalized patients with alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), early addition of phenobarbital to lorazepam-based treatment significantly reduces the length of stay and the need for mechanical ventilation compared to dexmedetomidine, according to a new retrospective study conducted in a U.S. tertiary hospital.

Can Genomic Testing Improve Your Melanoma Management?

This infographic explores how genomic testing, specifically the 31-GEP test, can enhance melanoma management by providing personalized risk…

Rising Alcohol-Related Liver Disease in Women Worldwide

The “wine mum” culture, which normalises excessive alcohol consumption, further perpetuates harmful drinking behaviours.

Pharma must balance creativity and trust in 2025, says VML

Pharma must balance creativity with transparency to rebuild trust in 2025. VML Health’s report reveals key trends shaping expectations.

Mini Rolling Robot Pioneers Virtual Biopsies for Early Cancer Detection

An oloid-shaped robot has enabled the use of 3D virtual biopsies, showing potential to transform early cancer detection in the gut.

Biomarkers Forecast Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis

KL-6 and hSP-D levels at baseline, and changes in KL-6 over time, are strongly associated with progression of RA-associated interstitial lung disease, according to a Korean prospective cohort study.

Study Finds Uterine Fibroid Diagnosis Rates Vary by Ethnicity

South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Black, and Hispanic patients were all more likely than White patients to be diagnosed with fibroids in a study of nearly 2 million individuals.

Capillary Lactate Predicts Sepsis Outcomes and Mortality

Capillary lactate levels strongly correlate with venous lactate and predict outcomes in patients with sepsis.