Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Aspirin Does Not Significantly Improve Disease-Free Survival in Patients with Colorectal Cancer

Aspirin was well-tolerated but did not significantly improve disease-free survival in high-risk colorectal cancer patients.

By 2050, One in Two Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese

Projections indicate that, without urgent intervention, more than half of the global adult population will be overweight or obese by 2050.

Gastric Bypass Outperforms Sleeve Gastrectomy for Long-Term Weight Loss

A decade-long study reveals that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass offers better long-term weight loss and GERD control compared to sleeve gastrectomy in patients with severe obesity. The findings may influence surgical decision-making for obesity management.

Evaluating a New Tool for Psoriasis Patient Satisfaction

The DermSat-7 is a self-administered instrument designed to evaluate patient satisfaction with psoriasis treatments over a 14-day recall period.

Palliative Care Billing Trends Show Incremental Rise

A recent study reveals a modest increase in early palliative care (PC) billing among Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with distant-stage cancers from 2010 to 2019.

Increasing Exercise Intensity May Reduce Symptoms in Heart Failure Patients with Implanted Defibrillators

Increasing the intensity of physical activity over two months improved anxiety, depression, and fatigue in heart failure patients with ICDs.

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UK Chikungunya vaccine approval in sight for Bavarian Nordic

The UK MHRA has validated Bavarian Nordics’ marketing authorisation application for its single-dose chikungunya vaccine.

Lower Oestradiol and FSH Levels Associated with Clear Cell Renal Cancer

Lower oestradiol and FSH levels are linked to renal cell carcinoma, highlighting potential hormonal influences on tumour progression.

Postnatal Antibiotic Exposure Raises Asthma Risk in Children

A new study assessed asthma risk in children who received antibiotics in the first week of life solely due to maternal indications, eliminating infection-related bias.

Dynamic Ultrasound: A Game-Changer in Diagnosing Peroneal Tendon Instability: ECR 2025

New research from ECR 2025 shows promise in using dynamic ultrasound to diagnose peroneal tendon instability.