Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

COVID-19 Overtakes Flu and RSV in Long-Term Mortality Risk

Over 141,000 nonhospitalized U.S. veterans were included in a new study that has provided new insights into the relative severity and long-term mortality associated with SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Vaccine Shows Promise for Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment

A clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of autologous HBV vaccine-pulsed dendritic cells and their induced T cells.

Heavy Alcohol Consumption Linked to Cryptogenic Ischaemic Stroke Risk in Young Men

Heavy alcohol consumption, particularly binge drinking, is a significant risk factor for cryptogenic ischaemic stroke in young men.

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Biologic Treatments Reduce TMJ Inflammation

A new study shows that biologic treatments significantly reduce inflammation and improve jaw function in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Fivefold Increase in Severe Maternal Morbidity Linked to Preeclampsia

Severe maternal morbidity risk is five times higher with preeclampsia, underscoring the need for prevention in chronic hypertension.

Breakthrough in Ovarian Carcinoma Subtyping with AI Models

AI foundation models boost ovarian carcinoma subtyping accuracy, providing clinicians with valuable diagnostic support and efficiency.

Novel Tool Diagnoses Tuberculosis in Low-Prevalence Areas

A novel clinical decision support system, TBorNotTB, has been developed to assist clinicians in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis in low-prevalence settings.

Study Links Acute Kidney Injury to Increased Dementia Risk in Older Adults

A study using data from the SPRINT trial has linked even mild, reversible acute kidney injury (AKI) to a significantly higher risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults with cardiovascular risk factors.

Severe Swallowing Issues May Double Mortality Risk After Feeding Tube Placement

A new study has found that severe dysphagia significantly worsens survival rates in patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).

Biologic Therapies and Cardiovascular Risks in Psoriatic Disease

This study aimed to evaluate whether novel biologics pose different risks of major adverse cardiovascular events compared with tumour necrosis factor inhibitors.