Katrina Thornber, Author at European Medical Journal

Low Midlife PSA Linked to Reduced 20-Year Prostate Cancer Risk

Low Midlife PSA Linked to Reduced 20-Year Prostate Cancer Risk

A 20-year cohort study shows men with low baseline PSA face minimal prostate cancer risk, supporting personalised screening strategies using PSA and PSA density.

Psychosocial Stress Raises Risk of Dementia and Stroke

Psychosocial Stress Raises Risk of Dementia and Stroke

Cumulative psychosocial stress across childhood and adulthood is linked to higher dementia and stroke risk, partly driven by depression.

Sleep Quality Linked to Favourable ART Outcomes

Sleep Quality Linked to Favourable ART Outcomes

Good sleep quality is significantly associated with better ART pregnancy and implantation rates, a 2026 meta-analysis has found.

Scientists Rethink the Biological Drivers of Severe Asthma

Scientists Rethink the Biological Drivers of Severe Asthma

Mean urinary concentrations of two pseudo leukotrienes were elevated four- to five-fold in individuals with severe asthma compared with controls (P=0.004 and P=0.0015).

Artificial Urinary Sphincter Demonstrates Strong Efficacy and Safety

Artificial Urinary Sphincter Demonstrates Strong Efficacy and Safety

A multicentre prospective trial shows the artificial urinary sphincter delivers high continence rates, improved quality of life, and a low revision rate in men.

Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers at Age 60

Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers at Age 60

New imaging data reveal striking sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, with implications for diagnosis and personalised dementia care.

Human Parvovirus B19 Drives Bone Marrow Failure

Human Parvovirus B19 Drives Bone Marrow Failure

Parvovirus B19 was shown to infect haematopoietic stem cells, impairing self renewal and differentiation, with JAK2 STAT5 inhibition partially reversing virus induced bone marrow dysfunction.

Repeat Influenza Vaccination May Blunt Early Immunity

Repeat Influenza Vaccination May Blunt Early Immunity

How does repeat influenza vaccination affect antibody responses? Study finds early immune boosts may be smaller, but protection later remains similar.

New Global Strategy Targets Gaps in Fertility Care Access

New Global Strategy Targets Gaps in Fertility Care Access

A new global strategy calls for infertility care to be integrated into reproductive health systems to improve access and equity worldwide.

Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Asthma Risk

Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Asthma Risk

Exclusive breastfeeding for at least four months was associated with lower overall odds of asthma up to age 24 years (odds ratio: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.64–0.87).