European Archives - Page 114 of 1049 - European Medical Journal

Increased Health Risks for Family Members of Cancer Patients

A recent study reveals that family members of cancer patients are at greater risk for developing psychological illnesses and cardiovascular diseases. The research highlights the need for better healthcare support for families coping with cancer.

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Poor Colonoscopy Prep

A recent study highlights a concerning link between the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopies.

Mpox Shows Sustained Human-to-Human Transmission

The Democratic Republic of Congo currently faces an intensifying mpox outbreak as both subclade Ia and Ib strains show signs of sustained human-to-human transmission.

Assessing Vitiligo Treatment: Defining Meaningful Repigmentation Thresholds

These findings confirm the usefulness of T-VASI and F-VASI in clinical trials, providing reliable thresholds for assessing the effectiveness of vitiligo treatments.

Impact of Anaemia Acuity on Transfusion Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction

In adults with acute myocardial infarction (MI), acute anaemia was associated with a 25% higher risk of a composite outcome of 30-day death or recurrent MI compared to chronic anaemia

Few Patients Receive Follow-Up After Abnormal Urine Dipstick Results

A recent study reveals that too few patients with abnormal urine protein dipstick test results undergo the recommended follow-up albumin-to-creatinine ratio testing to confirm albuminuria.

Physical Activity Reduces Exacerbations in COPD Patients on Dual Bronchodilators

Regular physical activity reduces exacerbations in COPD patients using dual bronchodilators, study finds.

Reduced Hippocampal Iron Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease

A randomised clinical trial found that lowering levels of iron in the brain using deferiprone may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

Low Prevalence of Serious Cardiovascular Events in CAR T-Cell Therapy Recipients

A recent meta-analysis investigating cardiovascular complications in adults undergoing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for advanced hematologic cancers has revealed reassuring findings.

Stem-Cell Therapy Success in China Marks Milestone in Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

25-year-old woman with Type 1 diabetes in China has successfully undergone a stem-cell therapy that enabled her to produce her own insulin, reducing her reliance on injections.