Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Iberdomide Combination Active in Relapsed Myeloma - EMJ

Phase 2 Study Supports Iberdomide Triplet in Relapsed Myeloma

An all oral iberdomide based combination achieved a median progression free survival of 17.6 months in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.

Tailoring Empirical Antibiotics in Acute Cholangitis

Real-world data show how microbiological findings and patient factors can guide empirical antibiotic choice in acute cholangitis, supporting carbapenem-sparing strategies in selected patients.

ART Scale-Up Cuts Orphanhood in HIV-Affected Children - EMJ

ART Scale-Up Reduces Orphanhood in HIV-Affected Children

Expansion of antiretroviral therapy in Uganda sharply reduced orphanhood incidence, especially among adolescents, but substantial risk persists.

Kidney Replacement Therapy Trends in Eastern Europe - EMJ

Increasing Kidney Replacement Therapy in Central Eastern Europe

ERA Registry data show rising kidney replacement therapy incidence and prevalence across Central and Eastern Europe, with wide national variation and limited COVID-19 impact.

Cardiovascular Risk

Loss of Y Chromosome Linked to Cardiovascular Risk

After adjusting for established cardiovascular risk factors, each standard deviation increase in LOY was associated with a 14% higher risk of myocardial infarction.

A New Way to Spot Severe Tick-Borne Encephalitis

RT-PCR detection of tick-borne encephalitis virus RNA in cerebrospinal fluid identified high-risk TBE cases in Sweden, in practice.

SGLT2 Inhibitors

SGLT2 Inhibitors May Delay Prostate Cancer Progression

SGLT2 inhibitors may slow prostate cancer progression in men on hormone therapy, reducing therapy failure. Find out how these diabetes drugs could help.

Doctor reviewing lung imaging with patient during AATD assessment and exacerbation risk discussion

CT Clues in AATD Predict Exacerbations

CT in alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency tied airway wall thickness to next-year exacerbations beyond emphysema severity alone overall.

Close up of stretch marks on skin, illustrating striae distensae and treatment approaches across Fitzpatrick skin types.

Treating Stretch Marks with Combination Care

An overview highlights combination strategies that improve stretch marks through Fitzpatrick phototypes in practice for clinicians.

asthma anxiety

Asthma Anxiety Reduced with Therapist-Guided Internet CBT

Therapist-guided internet CBT safely lowers asthma-related anxiety and boosts quality of life, control, and behaviour in adults with asthma.