Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

COVID-19 Linked to Faster Kidney Decline

A recent cohort study highlighted a link between COVID-19 infection and accelerated kidney function decline, surpassing declines observed after other respiratory infections like pneumonia.

Premature Rheumatoid Arthritis Death Surge in Native Americans

Native Americans experience the highest premature mortality rates from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the United States, according to a comprehensive study analyzing national data from 1999 to 2020.

New Tool to Enhance Liver Fibrosis Detection in Primary Care

The tool’s performance was consistent across multiple validation cohorts, though accuracy varied slightly, especially when dealing with different patient populations.

Prenatal Ozone Exposure Linked to Intellectual Disability Risk

Exposure to elevated levels of tropospheric ozone during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of intellectual disability in children.

Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures Reduce Long-Term Painkiller Use

Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty have been found to reduce long-term reliance on pain medication.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shown to be Effective for Insomnia

Vagus nerve stimulation improves sleep quality and mental health in chronic insomnia.

Predicting Stroke Rehab Success with Neuroimaging

New research links neuroimaging metrics with motor recovery in stroke patients receiving vagus nerve stimulation therapy.

Improving Vaccine Response in Patients with HIV

This study highlights that both the 2-dose and 3-dose HepB-CpG regimens provide better seroprotection compared to the 3-dose HepB-alum regimen.

Breast Cancer's Bone Marrow Spread Linked to Aggressive Traits

A recent study has unveiled a mechanism by which estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer cells become more aggressive after spreading to the bone marrow.

Doctors and Patients Underinformed on Epilepsy Pregnancy Risks

Significant gaps in the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare providers and females with epilepsy regarding reproductive health and pregnancy have been exposed in a new study.