Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Penicillin Reduces the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Individuals who received multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics had a 15% lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD), while those who used antifungal medications had a 16% higher risk.

Dual Bronchodilator Therapy Shows Promise for COPD Smokers

A new study has shown that dual bronchodilator therapy can help reduce exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with notable differences in efficacy between current and former smokers.

Teleprehabilitation Effective for Reducing Adverse Events After Cardiac Surgery

A RECENT study found that multimodal, personalised teleprehabilitation significantly reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.

SGLT2 Inhibitors More Effective in Reducing Kidney Complications

A real-world study has found that SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists are more effective at reducing kidney complications in adults with Type 2 diabetes and moderate cardiovascular risk compared to DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas.

Low FOXP3+ Cell Count Linked to Poor Outcomes in Rare T Cell Lymphoma

Low levels of FOXP3+ regulatory T cells are associated with worse progression-free survival and more aggressive disease characteristics in patients with angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma.

Resiliency Against Air Pollution

The discussion-based symposium video on climate change and air pollution emphasised the urgency for heightened awareness and action…

Hema Now: Episode 3: Reflections on the EHA Congress

In this episode of Hema Now, Dr. Jonathan Sackier welcomes Professor Antonio Almeida, a leader in hematology and the 2024 President of the EHA.

New Neural Chip Developed to Induce Motor Responses

Researchers have developed an innovative 8-channel neural stimulation chip that addresses critical limitations in current devices, which often face challenges in balancing high voltage requirements and tissue safety.

Does Standing for Longer Improve Heart Health?

New research has demonstrated that stationary behaviour, specifically prolonged sitting, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and orthostatic circulatory disease.

Autoimmune Diseases Linked to Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Risk

New research has shown that women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) have more than double the prevalence of severe autoimmune diseases compared to the general female population.