Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Blood culture bottles in a microbiology lab representing Streptococcus agalactiae bacteremia and time to positivity

Short Blood Culture Timing Tied to Endocarditis

In Streptococcus agalactiae bacteremia, faster blood culture positivity was linked to infective endocarditis in adults overall.

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When ELNs fall short: why R&D is turning to AI

A new study shows how limitations in electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) are driving pharma R&D teams to use AI tools, raising privacy concerns.

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Symbiotic Pacemaker Promises Lifelong Heart Energy

In a month-long study using pigs with brady-arrhythmia, the pacemaker demonstrated sustained energy regeneration and reliable therapeutic pacing without external power sources.

Chest imaging concept representing pulmonary siderosis in welders from chronic iron dust exposure

Occupational Lung Disease in Welders: Iron Overload Risk

Pulmonary siderosis in one metalworker can resemble pneumoconiosis and may represent clinically significant systemic iron overload.

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Melatonin Improves Inflammation and Lipids in Paediatric Haemodialysis

Melatonin supplementation reduced inflammation and improved lipid profiles in children undergoing chronic haemodialysis, suggesting potential cardiovascular and antioxidant benefits.

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AI Predicts Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

The system has been made available online, potentially enabling healthcare providers to rapidly assess CMM risk in patients with T2DM and implement timely interventions to slow disease progression.

Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Face Higher Thyroid Cancer Risk

Real-world data from TriNetX show patients with rheumatoid arthritis have a significantly increased risk of thyroid cancer, highlighting the need for awareness and surveillance.

High-Intensity Exercise Improves Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis

A randomized controlled trial shows high-intensity interval and strength exercise improves multidimensional fatigue and quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis, with benefits lasting 12 months.

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MDMA-Assisted Therapy Shows Sustained Benefits in Depression

The study found sustained improvements across all exploratory measures, including anxiety, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.

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Micro-Ultrasound Versus MRI Fusion for Prostate Cancer Detection

A propensity-weighted study compares micro-ultrasound with MRI fusion biopsy for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer in men with MRI-visible lesions.