anayamalik, Author at European Medical Journal - Page 3 of 128

Blurred university classroom with empty desks and chairs, representing a campus setting during a meningitis outbreak.

Meningitis Cases Rise in UK Outbreak

Meningitis cases linked to a deadly UK outbreak have risen to 20, prompting expanded antibiotics and vaccination measures.

Clinician preparing a patient for prostate biopsy under local anaesthesia in an outpatient setting

Prostate Biopsy Route May Influence Detection

Prostate biopsy under local anesthesia showed similar safety and detection outcomes, with better comfort trends for transperineal sampling.

Prescription antiseizure medication shortages linked to epilepsy emergency department visits

Antiseizure Medication Shortages Drive ED Visits

Antiseizure medication shortages were linked to more seizure-related emergency visits and seizure clusters among adults with epilepsy.

Child vaccination visit highlighting MMR vaccine importance in measles prevention and outbreak control.

Why the MMR Vaccine Still Matters

Measles resurgence reinforces that the two dose MMR vaccine remains the strongest defense against severe disease.

Elderly terminal cancer patient and family in a palliative care conversation focused on quality of life and emotional support

Narrative-Based Palliative Care Eases End-of-Life Stress

Narrative-based palliative care reduced stress and improved quality of life in elderly terminal cancer patients and families.

Illustration of restorative neurostimulation for chronic low back pain management in a patient with lumbar pain

Restorative Neurostimulation Improves Low Back Pain

Restorative neurostimulation improved pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with refractory chronic low back pain.

Doctor collecting an oral swab sample from a patient in a clinical setting for pulmonary tuberculosis testing

Pulmonary Tuberculosis Detection Advances with Saliva

Saliva molecular testing showed high accuracy for pulmonary tuberculosis, clearly outperforming oral swabs in a prospective study.

Older adult recovering at home after noncardiac surgery with caregiver support during daily activities

Caregivers Experience Lasting Recovery Challenges After Major Surgery

Older adults with frailty often faced prolonged functional recovery and unmet care needs after major elective noncardiac surgery.

Older adult undergoing hearing assessment during cognitive clinic evaluation for mild cognitive impairment

Hearing Assessment Reveals Overlap in Cognitive Aging

Hearing loss in mild cognitive impairment was common, but objective hearing measures did not differ significantly from controls.

Older adult speaking with a healthcare professional about RSV vaccination and respiratory infection prevention

RSV in Older Adults Demands Policy Action

RSV in older adults remains underrecognized, with policy gaps limiting surveillance, vaccination, and prevention across Europe.