Katrina Thornber, Author at European Medical Journal - Page 26 of 54

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.

New Surgical Robot Demonstrates Success in Prostate Cancer Treatment

The KD-SR-1500 surgical robot demonstrates high feasibility and efficiency in robot-assisted prostatectomy for patients with prostate cancer.

Comparing Treatments for Paediatric Overactive Bladder

A recent study comparing the efficacy of mirabegron and solifenacin in children with overactive bladder revealed that both treatments were equally effective.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Shifting Trends in the UK

The UK IPF Registry has provided new insights into the evolving landscape of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis management, showing significant shifts in diagnosis and treatment approaches over the last decade.

Breast Ultrasound Shows Promise in Detecting Cancer in Dense Breast Tissue

A new study has highlighted the potential benefits of breast ultrasound as a supplemental screening tool for women with dense breast tissue, who are at higher risk of breast cancer.

New AI Tool Identifies Hidden Epilepsy Lesions Missed by Radiologists

AI-powered MELD Graph detects 64% of epilepsy-causing lesions missed by radiologists, enhancing FCD diagnosis and surgical planning.

New Study Highlights Effectiveness of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Reducing Body Fat

A recent genetic study has provided new insights into how glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists aid weight loss.

New H. pylori Treatment for Patients Allergic to Penicillin

These findings suggest that vonoprazan and tetracycline dual therapy is both effective and well-tolerated, offering a valuable alternative.