Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Virtual Reality Subway Simulation Reveals the Impact of Sound on Balance Disorders

VR study reveals sound disrupts balance for those with inner ear disorders, aiding new clinical therapies.

New Model for Predicting Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Individuals with Obesity

Discover AROSE, a new equation to better predict ASCVD risk in individuals with obesity, outperforming current models.

HIV Linked To Threefold Increased Coronary Risk

A recent prospective matched cohort study has revealed that individuals living with HIV (PWH) face a significantly higher risk of developing subclinical coronary atherosclerosis compared to the general population.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Balancing Act

Risks of autoimmune conditions (ACs) in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a critical class of cancer immunotherapies, have been explored in a new epidemiological study.

Study Reveals Infection Trends in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis on Biologics

A study using the KOBIO registry reveals a 39 per 1,000 person-year infection rate in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients receiving biologics. Respiratory tract infections and herpes zoster were the most common, with age, diabetes, and kidney disease among key risk factors.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Eases Labour Induction, Study Finds

A groundbreaking clinical trial has demonstrated that isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN), a nitric oxide donor, effectively shortens labour induction time by promoting cervical ripening.

Study Sheds Light on the Role of HER2 in Male Breast Cancer

A recent comprehensive study has offered new insights into the role of human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) in male breast cancer…

Women Face 31% Higher Risk of Long COVID

Women are at a significantly higher risk of developing long COVID compared to men, especially between the ages of 40–55 years.

US funding pause potential threat to global HIV efforts, warns WHO

The World Health Organization has responded to the US government’s freezing of HIV funding as part of a broader pause in foreign aid.

Antioxidant-Rich Diets May Reduce Constipation in Men and Diarrhea in Women

A recent study analysing data from the NHANES database (2007–2010) reveals a compelling link between oxidative balance and bowel health, with notable differences between men and women.