Katrina Thornber, Author at European Medical Journal - Page 11 of 35

Challenges in Diagnosing and Managing Preschool Wheeze

The findings indicate that preschool wheeze has a profound impact on families, creating high levels of worry and restricting parents’ ability to work and travel.

Vascular Changes and Fibrosis Progression in Liver Disease

By integrating advanced imaging, digital pathology, and molecular analysis, research can refine fibrosis staging and treatment approaches.

Intranasal Oxytocin Shows Promise for Apathy in Frontotemporal Dementia

Intranasal oxytocin every third day modestly reduced apathy in frontotemporal dementia patients, offering a potential treatment approach.

Secukinumab Proves Effective in Real-World Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment

Secukinumab shows high drug survival and sustained effectiveness in psoriatic arthritis patients, with better outcomes in mixed peripheral and axial involvement.

Study Shows COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Reproductive Decisions in Sweden

A study from Southern Sweden has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a decline in birth rates and significant shifts in abortion trends.

Repeated COVID-19 Infections Increase Long COVID Risk

Individuals who experience multiple COVID-19 infections are at greater risk of developing post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.

Ethnic Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Uncovered in NHS Study

A major NHS study has found significant ethnic disparities in colorectal cancer diagnosis, with non-white patients more likely to develop early-onset CRC but less likely to be diagnosed through urgent referrals.

Scalp Microbiome and Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

A recent study examined the scalp microbiome in Black women diagnosed with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, compared with matched healthy individuals.

Innovative Video Game Test Detects Autism in Children in One Minute

A one-minute video game, CAMI, identifies autism with 80% accuracy, distinguishing it from ADHD and neurotypical development.

A New Novel Biomarker for Kidney Stones in Hyperparathyroidism

A high calcium-to-magnesium ratio predicts nephrolithiasis in primary hyperparathyroidism, offering enhanced diagnostic accuracy and specificity.