Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Five Years of World Atopic Dermatitis Day

This podcast mini-series, celebrating World Atopic Dermatitis Day 2022, explores the impact of the global awareness day, looking at how far we have come since its inception 5 years ago.

Does Early Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Predispose to Glaucoma?

Research shows the age of Type 2 diabetes and hypertension diagnosis is strongly correlated with the onset of primary open-angle glaucoma.

Link Between the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocaspid Antigen and Patient Outcomes

The association between SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen levels and hospitalised patient outcomes was evaluated in a recent study…

Difference In How Respiratory Diseases Affect Males and Females

According to new research, the effect of breathing in diesel exhaust fumes is more serious in females than males…

Innovations in Oncology

This week, EMJ podcast host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Sir Michael Brady, discussing his work in oncological innovations. Listen now!

Gut Disorders Genetically Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

Gut disorders have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study confirmed a genetic link between the two, suggesting that people affected by gut disorders may be at higher risk of developing AD.

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Males

Research demonstrated that males who consume large quantities of ultra-processed foods are at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer…

World AD Day: Progress in patient care and beyond

This video, featuring Professor Stephan Weidinger, celebrates the progress made in the way diseases such as atopic dermatitis are managed via the topic of patient care transformation, as well as the importance of inspiring action to maintain the momentum needed to continue to advance towards multidisciplinary care.

Efficacy and Safety of Aficamten in Patients with Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Highlighting a presentation that took place as part of the European Society of Cardiology’s (ESC) Heart Failure 2022 congress, this article summarised data on the efficacy and safety of aficamten in patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

First malaria vaccine granted WHO prequalification

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted the first prequalification for a malaria vaccine to GSK’s Mosquirix in an important step toward immunising children against the disease.