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Parkinson’s disease cases are set to double by 2050 due to ageing populations. Study highlights urgent need for action.

World-first AI for skin cancer detection approved in Europe, cutting wait times and outperforming dermatologists with 99.8% accuracy.

A new study suggests that hormone therapy (HT) does not significantly increase the risk of glioma in postmenopausal women, except for a potential elevated risk in women with higher education. Researchers call for further investigation into these subgroup differences.

New research shows that at-home prostate cancer tests are producing inconsistent and inaccurate results.

A new artificial intelligence tool has the potential to prevent up to 2,000 falls and hospital admissions daily.

The EPIC study found that higher Mediterranean diet adherence correlated with a 4% reduction in overall cancer risk.

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

Environmental and lifestyle factors have a significantly greater influence on health and premature death than genetics according to recent UK study.

A nationwide study from South Korea has found a concerning link between obstructive sleep apnea and suicidal behaviors.

New research suggests that poor sleep quality worsens PMS symptoms, with nearly 50% of participants experiencing severe symptoms. The study highlights the crucial role of sleep in PMS management, suggesting that better sleep could help reduce mood swings, fatigue, and anxiety.

New research finds adults with depression develop physical illnesses 30% faster. Integrated care approaches are urgently needed.

A study from South Korea reveals that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) significantly increases the risk of kidney cancer, particularly among women. Despite the lack of association with bladder, prostate, and testicular cancers, the findings stress the importance of early detection in RA patients.

New research finds no evidence linking sickle cell trait to acute pain crises or sudden death during exertion.

Researchers have found that sulforaphane, a chemical compound found in broccoli sprouts, can significantly improve blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes.

A recent study has uncovered a worrying link between diabetes and the rapid emergence of antibiotic resistance.

A study has found that adolescent mothers with strong social support have higher breastfeeding success and self-efficacy.

A new study across five European countries highlights the impact of RSV on clinical outcomes, healthcare utilisation, and family life.

Vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with an increased risk of severe acute exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

New research reveals shifting patterns in lung cancer mortality, with declining smoking rates offset by rising deaths linked to air pollution.

A new qualitative study conducted in France highlights the multiple obstacles patients face before receiving a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis.

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

Research reveals that 15% of children aged 0–35 months in the USA received at least one invalid vaccine dose between 2011–2020.

The Recruitment Team are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new careers site, powered by the cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System (ATS), TeamTailor. The new platform aims to attract top talent and nurture a community of Gold Medal Winners.

EMJ has been recognized as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. This recognition underscores EMJ’s dedication to creating an exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, embodies strong values, and strives for excellence in everything it does.

Spencer Gore, Founder of EMJ has been named as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2022.

EMJ is joining forces with the World Telehealth Initiative to support their mission to provide sustainable medical expertise through volunteer physicians…

EMJ, Europe’s leading digital health communications company, has been ranked in the 2022 edition of The Sunday Times 100.

The results of a new literature review indicate that AD prevalence is higher in individuals identifying as Black or African American…

The risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infection after vaccination is higher in people with HIV when compared to people without HIV.

Our company, EMJ, is one of 225 organisations nationally to be recognised with a Queen’s Award for International Trade.

Launching a new medical device is anything but simple; it is a complex labyrinth. An inventor has an idea which must obtain intellectual property…

A nationwide study to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health workers in the NHS, care and nursing homes…

SCIENTISTS using mathematical models to predict the spread of disease across populations must consider evolutionary changes…

EMG-Health is proud to announce the launch of our brand new web-based service connecting clinicians in need of equipment…

ES4P’s David Joyce, MD, MBA, and Scott Parazynski, MD, Partner to Offer New Course on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)…

Johnson & Johnson Announces a Lead Vaccine Candidate for COVID-19; Landmark New Partnership with U.S…

GMB, the Union for NHS staff, has called for the indefinite extension of the UK governments scheme to suspend NHS staff parking…

New cases of coronavirus are appearing in all corners of the world and the disease is now on the brink of becoming a pandemic. Along with schools, offices…

TACKLING the worrying resurgence of measles cases worldwide has come to the forefront of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s global strategy, where up to 45…

On Friday 20th September, the elegant and exclusive Eight Club played host to EMG’s 3rd planning day of the year…

Our flagship journal has seen its third edition for 2019 published. European Medical Journal 4.3 contains a collection of thought-provoking, peer-reviewed…

The second edition of our flagship journal for 2019, European Medical Journal 4.2, offers a range of informative and stimulating peer-reviewed papers…

Creativity and innovation have been described in countless ways; the concepts mean different things to different people, but this fantastic analogy…

Thursday 28th March saw the EMG team travel to Seckford Hall, Ipswich, for our quarterly planning session and the 5th annual company ball.

I am a big believer that anyone can become an expert in anything if they spend enough time practising.

Workplace Gender Parity Advocates Named for Top Healthcare Industry Awards

Detailing a myriad of fascinating topics inside, the multidisciplinary publication, EMJ 3.4, is now available.

This October, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for Stoptober and World Psoriasis Day.

It’s symposium day and you’re experiencing cold sweats, stressing over your speakers and slides. But what’s the use in worrying about the content, when…

Sight is arguably the most prized of all human senses. Yet, there are many people who do not fully experience the wonder of this gift.

This September, EMJ proudly showcases its support for World Alzheimer’s Month and National Doodle Day.

At the European Medical Journal, we aim to publish high-quality papers, and peer review is an essential part of this.

Chronic diseases occur when the natural healing cycle becomes blocked by metabolic dysfunction and cellular miscommunication, researchers from the…

On 10th September 2018, as part of Peer Review Week 2018, members of the EMJ Editorial team attended the ‘The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in…

Peer review is important because it helps the editor to decide whether an article is valid, accurate, and appropriate for publishing.

Autoimmune reactions to gene therapy can be overcome using a novel technique, according to researchers from Stanford University, California, USA…

Presenting high-quality peer-reviewed articles that are sure to whet the appetite of individuals from across the field of medicine, EMJ 3.3 details…

Predicting the full impact of health interventions and planning services could become easier following the development of a new framework designed…

Women are 25% and 38% more likely to enjoy long and healthy lives if either their mother or both of their parents, respectively, live to at least the age…

Men are better at caring for their spouse when they become ill in old age than previously thought, researchers from the University of Oxford, Oxford…

Novel ways of overcoming antimicrobial resistance could be on the horizon thanks to a technique developed by researchers from the University of Warwick…

Emma Russell talks about her experience as an athlete competing at the Canoe Sprint Junior World Championships.

The London Clinic, a private hospital and charity in Harley Street, will be the first hospital in the UK to offer patients the latest diagnostic imaging…

Placing clinical pharmacists in general practice improves efficiency and patient care and they should become an integral part of the primary care…

This July, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for Sarcoma Awareness Week and World Hepatitis Day.

Mortality data in England and Wales for 2017 has displayed a reduction in age-standardised death rates compared with the previous year. The new release…

As the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) enters the eighth decade of its life, there are many well-documented challenges that the institution is facing.

The British National Health Service (NHS), a unique healthcare system respected throughout the world, is celebrating its 70th birthday this week.

This June, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for Diabetes Week and Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month.

With bold and cutting-edge content, this first issue brings you the current trends and challenges of the pharma industry, from thought leaders and top…

Here at the EMJ, you’ll find yourself faced with a gold-medal winner in one form or another, no matter where you look.

Weight loss and improved blood pressure can result from periods of daily fasting, according to a study by researchers from the University of Illinois at…

New treatments for a range of conditions including Alzheimer’s and certain cancers could be developed following research from the University of Bern…

EMJ 3.2 has entered the building! This truly multidisciplinary eJournal returns for its 10th issue and its second of 2018. EMJ 3.2 includes a plethora…

This May, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for World Lupus Day, Sun Awareness Week, and Make May Purple.

Drug efficacy predictions could become more accurate following the discovery that cellular lipids are more efficient than proteins in trapping most drugs…

Opioid delivery through non-intravenous (IV) methods to hospitalised patients can decrease exposure to these drugs as well as improve pain relief…

A new treatment for dengue fever could be developed at the end of a groundbreaking research project at the University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK’s…

Obesity could be combatted by reducing food product portion sizes, according to researchers from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK. A series of…

If you had arrived at either of our offices in London or Chelmsford on March 22nd, you would not have found a single person working, nor computer…

Behavioural differences between male and female cells during the process of cell reprogramming are linked to the varying number of X chromosomes that…

Diagnosing growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children could be undertaken much more quickly and effectively following the development of a new test by…

This April, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for World Hemophilia Day, Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and Allergy Awareness Week.

Blocking of genes should take place in all cells to avoid unintended effects on the behaviour of normal cells; a finding that should be considered when…

Molecular insights into why weight gain is more likely in people who have disrupted circadian rhythms, have chronic stress, and receive treatment with…

New insights into the mechanisms used by muscles to regulate oxygen consumption during exercise could have great significance for athletes and possibly…

Numerous viruses require a specific host protein named ZC3H11A to grow efficiently, according to researchers from Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden…

This March, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for World Kidney Day and World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. World Kidney Day is a global event…

One hundred years ago in the UK, women over the age of 30 who were married to men with land, or who owned land themselves, were granted the right to vote…

New drug therapies could be routinely produced by bacterial cells that have been synthetically programmed, according to researchers from the universities…

Video consultations provide many potential benefits but further evidence is required to fully ascertain their effectiveness and safety in primary care…

Say hello to the first of four editions of the European Medical Journal for 2018. To welcome the start of spring, EMJ 3.1 provides a breath of fresh air, blossoming with interdisciplinary insights for everyone to enjoy over the coming months.

A new computational data tool has been created to diagnose eye disease and pneumonia that is accurate and far quicker than traditional methods. The…

Mechanisms used by mitochondria in trypanosomes to distribute their genome during cell distribution have been uncovered by researchers from the…

UNDERSTANDING patients’ priorities and life ambitions through bucket lists could enable doctors to provide more personalised care and help persuade…

MECHANISMS used to slow metabolism in obese bodies and during dieting have been uncovered by researchers from the University of California San Diego…

PRESSURES on GP practices can be significantly alleviated by the use of community pharmacists in surgeries, according to a new NHS England report…

Hechingen, Germany, 31 January, 2018 – Bentley, today, launches its novel BeGraft PLUS, a covered balloon expandable stent, that is the newest…

Researchers have the opportunity to obtain unlimited access to body composition analysis data of 6,000 patients on the UK Biobank website.

THE METHOD by which β-barrel proteins are inserted into the membrane of mitochondria has been established by researchers from the University of Freiburg…

EATING disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, in transgender people can be treated with cross-sex hormone therapy (CHT), according to researchers…

At the beginning of 2018, millions of people around the world resolved to change themselves for the better as soon as the clock struck midnight on the…

A new commercial partnership could advance personalised healthcare by enhancing body scans assessing an individual’s metabolic status.

A NEW generation of low-cost magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology could be developed following a study that has found a way of successfully…

HE RISK of a drug undergoing racemisation can be tested using a mathematical model developed by researchers from Cardiff University, Liverpool John…

HEALTHCARE systems in the EU require adaptation and rethinking to ensure they can provide patient-centred care in the context of current pressures.

United Kingdom, November 30, 2017: The team at the European Medical Journal is proud to present the latest edition of their flagship publication EMJ 2.4.

Way back at the beginning of the year, when I was asked to create content and a schedule for the Future Leaders blog posts, I decided that I would write…

Over the past year, Kim Cordell, our resident blogger, has been walking around the EMJ offices, notepad in one hand, pen in the other, asking members of…

MECHANICAL valves have very good long-term mortality benefits and should be used more often, particularly in younger patients who require mitral-valve…

RECOMMENDATIONS for improving the working environment and morale for junior doctors have been published by NHS Improvement in conjunction with the…

So, if you are reading this blog, you may or may not be aware that our social media is quite a fabulous place to find yourself… and that’s not just our…

This October, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for National Cholesterol Month, Stoptober, Wear it Pink, and World Psoriasis Day.

“Ever since the emergence of life on Earth, about 4 billion years ago, evolving lifeforms had to adapt to the rotation of our planet. The ability to…

Many of us look up to someone, whether it is for their achievements, skills, personality, or another reason. In a world of 7.5 billion people, in…

With members of the EMJ team jetting off across Europe this month to attend a grand total of four medical congresses, which will of course be reviewed…

With September having drawn to a close, the European Medical Journal (EMJ) looks back at the awareness campaigns we have supported this month: World…

Geneva, Switzerland, 05 September, 2017 – AMAL Therapeutics (AMAL), the Swiss biotech developing novel, peptide-based therapeutic cancer vaccines, today…

United Kingdom, August 31, 2017: Welcome to this year’s third instalment of the European Medical Journal. This issue contains an abundance of…

London, UK, 22 August, 2017 – Orchard Therapeutics Limited (“Orchard”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing transformative gene therapies…

If you haven’t been living under a rock, then I’m pretty sure you will have heard of TED, a non-profit organisation dedicated to spreading ideas, in the…

This July, EMJ has proudly supported International Group B Strep Awareness Month, Sarcoma Awareness Week, and World Hepatitis Day.

London, UK, 12 July, 2017 – Pri-Med Global is to re-brand its healthcare event into Future Healthcare UK, international exhibition and conference.

Leader. A word which we have become accustomed to in day-to-day life, but what does the word mean to you?

June 21st is the International Day of Yoga, and the whole world is now geared up for celebrating the 3rd International Day of Yoga.

The first ‘business book’ I remember reading many moons ago was ‘Winning’ by Sir Clive Woodward. I’m not sure how many people would call it a business…

United Kingdom, June 1, 2017: Welcome to the second edition of the European Medical Journal of 2017, packed full of high-quality, peer-reviewed articles…

So today sees the launch of Challenge 273. This consists of 3 separate challenges over the next 12 months starting today, the 28th May 2017 and finishing…

As May draws to a close, the European Medical Journal (EMJ) looks back at the awareness campaigns we have supported this month, including Make May Purple…

Instead of dilly-dallying around looking at what May is yet to bring, this month we’ve decided to shake up our style and look back at how April went…

London, UK, 8 May, 2017 – Consilium Strategic Communications, a global leader in strategic healthcare communications, today announces the appointment of…

United Kingdom, May 09, 2017: Welcome to the newest edition of our EMJ Urology eJournal, packed with the latest urological developments. This issue is…

Osimertinib improves cancer-related symptoms in patients with advanced lung cancer, according to an analysis presented at the ELCC.

If you think leprosy is a disease of the past, think again. Leprosy is still rife in the developing world and the poorest of communities overseas and is…

RECURRENT urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women have been suggested to be triggered when the bladder is exposed to common vaginal bacterium…

Once, twice, a thousand times I’ve said it, and yet as a new month rolls around, you can pretty much predict that I’ll comment on how quickly time has…

Melbourne, Australia, April 03, 2017 – Retinal implant innovator Bionic Vision Technologies (BVT) today announced it had raised US $18 million…

This March, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for an assortment of medical campaigns including: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, World Kidney Day…

March 7, 2017 – Following recent news that reveals a quarter of men self-harm in order to cope with depression, UK grime artist Stormzy’s live television…

Turner & Townsend, the global professional services consultancy, has successfully delivered the first of two fit outs on behalf of Pfizer Clinical…

You blink once, and it’s the beginning of 2017. You blink again, and March is here, eagerly knocking on the door to announce its arrival after what feels…

For the European Medical Journal (EMJ), the beginning of each month provides an opportunity for us to showcase the medical campaigns we select to support…

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, February 22, 2017 – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a leader in health technology, today announced the global launch of…

As February draws to a close, the team here at EMJ are wondering where the time has gone as we busily prepare innovative content for our avid readers!

Barcelona, Spain, February 17, 2017 – Janssen-Cilag International NV (“Janssen”) announced today new two-year data from the ongoing IM-UNITI long-term…

Porto, Portugal and San Diego, California, February 10, 2017 – BIAL and Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) today announced that they have…

SCIENTISTS have found that antibiotics are still able to kill resistant bacteria by using mechanical force to ‘tear holes in the bacteria and rip them…

MODIFYING existing ‘virus-like particles’ (VLPs) to create more stabilised structures could represent a new approach to developing more practical…

SCIENTISTS have developed a non-invasive bisulphite sequencing test to detect bladder cancer using urine samples that matches the performance of a…

A GENE has been discovered that could halt the development of drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ from strains of tuberculosis by reducing…

WITH THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS a mere twinkle of a memory, the festive season has well and truly been and gone, finding ourselves settled into January.

Sweden, January 17, 2017 – Swedish-based digital health company AMRA has announced today a $9 million funding round co-led by US-based Pfizer Venture…

AGE UK, a British charity, have released a report making a series of recommendations for healthcare providers in their approach to treating patients…

MODAFINIL, a drug traditionally used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness, can also be used to improve the memory of patients with remitted depression…

Welcome to your EMJ weekly news round-up. This week, we learnt about the benefits of exercise and rest, how the brain’s response to stress causes…

United Kingdom, January 10, 2017: Happy new year and welcome to our first journal of the year, the inaugural edition of the European Medical Journal…

THE RESULTS of a large study that used the smartphones of over 10,000 participants show that small amounts of physical activity, or non-exercise activity…

SCIENTISTS from the Dental Institute at King’s College London, London, UK, have reported a way to stimulate stem cell renewal as a new tooth repair…

USA and Germany, December 15, 2016 – bluebird bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLUE), a clinical-stage company committed to developing potentially transformative gene…

Keeping you up to date with the latest news, summarising a selection of stories from us here at EMJ and from across the web.

THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL (ERC) has announced the 314 researchers who have been selected to receive Consolidator Grants, worth a total of €605…

THE RATES of children in England who have consumed an alcoholic drink have dropped to their lowest point according to figures released by the NHS Digital.

EUROPE PMC has launched a new tool called SciLite that overlays annotations on research articles to make it easier for users to identify key concepts and…

Keeping you up to date with the latest news, we summarise a selection of stories from us here at EMJ and from across the web!

Janssen announced today the submission of a Marketing Authorisation Application to the EMA seeking approval of guselkumab for the treatment of adults living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

PORTABLE roadside or clinic-based diagnostic tests for cocaine and benzoylecgonine might now be possible thanks to a new device developed by…

CHILDREN whose fathers have positive emotional responses to parenting and a sense of security in their role as both a parent and a partner may be less…

United Kingdom, November 15, 2016: Hello and welcome to this year’s EMJ Dermatology eJournal, updating the field with cutting-edge developments within…

RESEARCHERS find no ‘weekend effect’ in the care given to patients admitted to major trauma centres (MTCs) across England. The ‘weekend effect’ is a…

United Kingdom, October 27, 2016: Welcome to the newest edition of EMJ Diabetes, filled with interviews, abstracts, peer-reviewed papers, and the most…

United Kingdom, October 20, 2016: Welcome to the latest edition of EMJ Respiratory, which contains updates and research on a range of topics from the…

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 10, 2016 – Janssen-Cilag International NV today presented the first reported primary treatment outcome data from…

Welcome to EMJ Cardiology 4.1, the go-to place for emerging academic and clinical research in the sphere of cardiology. This edition offers a number of…

Switzerland, September 6, 2016 – Professor Sumitra Thongprasert has been awarded the second ESMO Women for Oncology award,1 honouring her position as a…

United Kingdom, August 23, 2016: Welcome to the third edition of the European Medical Journal, which draws together the latest research findings and…

United Kingdom, July 26, 2016: Welcome to this year’s edition of EMJ Rheumatology, packed full of exciting news and developments from throughout the past…