Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Lecanemab Binds Amyloid Plaques in People with Down Syndrome

A new study reveals that an Alzheimer’s drug, binds effectively to amyloid plaques in people with Down syndrome but raises safety concerns due to its interaction with brain blood vessels.

Ultrasound Detects More Cancers in High-Risk Women with Dense Breasts

In a new study researchers have highlighted the benefit of using ultrasound to image women with high-risk of advanced invasive breast cancer.

Genetic Switches Drive Mutation in Colorectal Cancer

A new study has uncovered a mechanism that drives the evolution of mismatch repair deficient colorectal cancer, a type of cancer known for its high mutation rates.

Untreated Late-Life Hypertension Increases Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Recent research has shown that antihypertensive medications may reduce the risk of all-cause dementia by 13% and Alzheimer’s disease.

Bavarian Nordic to manufacture 440,000 doses of mpox vaccine

Bavarian Nordic has entered into a significant agreement to manufacture 440,000 additional doses of its vaccine in response to the escalating mpox outbreak.

Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance: Is Bone Marrow Sampling Needed?

A new multivariable model can predict smouldering multiple myeloma in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, according to recent research.

Proliferative Lupus Nephritis with Focal Extracapillary Proliferation in Latin America

This study investigates the impact of extracapillary proliferation in proliferative lupus nephritis on remission rates in patients.

No Bolusing with Closed Loop

This article reviews real-world data presented at the ADA Scientific Sessions 2024. It demonstrates the glycaemic range when Control-IQ Technology users do not manually bolus for extended periods

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Genomic Determinants of Relapse in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

A study has shed light on the genomic factors contributing to relapse in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, the most common childhood tumour.