Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Targeted Therapies Offer Hope in Inflammatory Myopathies

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are complex immune-mediated disorders with multisystem involvement, and recent advances are reshaping both classification and treatment approaches.

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Novartis to tackle rare disease diagnosis with AI

Novartis is partnering with Atropos Health to develop AI models that accelerate rare disease diagnosis, starting with a rare blood disorder.

Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor Cuts Liver Complications in Cystic Fibrosis

The availability of elexacaftor–tezacaftor–ivacaftor (ETI) has been associated with a marked reduction in cystic fibrosis liver disease (CFLD) progression, according to a nationwide analysis.

Novel Combination Therapy Shows Rapid Improvement in Liver Health in Patients with MASLD

Silymarin, vitamin E, and phospholipids combination therapy effectively reduces liver steatosis, fibrosis, and metabolic risk in MASLD.

Smoking Cessation Improves Recovery in Substance Use Disorder

Discover how stopping smoking may improve recovery from other addictions and why treatment programmes should integrate both.

One in Three Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Intolerant to Methotrexate

A new study reveals that over a third of Indian rheumatoid arthritis patients experience methotrexate intolerance, with many reporting symptoms like nausea and abdominal discomfort.

No Clear Benefit to Early Endoscopy in Oesophageal Variceal Bleeding

A Vietnamese retrospective study challenges the push for endoscopy within 12 hours in patients with esophageal variceal bleeding.

Triamcinolone Outperforms Methotrexate in Treating Patchy Alopecia

Discover a study comparing intralesional triamcinolone and methotrexate for alopecia areata, revealing superior regrowth and patient satisfaction with triamcinolone.

TriCLASP Study Confirms Safety and Symptom Improvement with Transcatheter Tricuspid Repair

TriCLASP study confirms PASCAL T-TEER safely reduces tricuspid regurgitation and improves symptoms and quality of life.

When Surgery Becomes Essential in Severe C. difficile

Severe Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) can progress rapidly to organ failure and sepsis, and while most patients respond to antibiotic therapy, a minority face life-threatening disease that may require surgical intervention.