Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Man smoking out in the balcony.

COPD in Never-Smokers May Be Distinct

COPD in never-smokers showed more symptoms and type 2 inflammation, pointing to a distinct clinical phenotype.

Young woman with vitiligo.

Vitiligo Stigma Runs Deeper Than Skin

Vitiligo stigma varies across cultures, but its psychological toll is global, severe, and too often underestimated.

GLP-1 Use May be Tied to Erectile Dysfunction

A 2026 target trial emulation has established a modest association between GLP-1 use in patients with Type 2 diabetes and a higher risk of erectile dysfunction.

E-Cigarette Use Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

E-cigarette use may increase dementia risk. Learn what this study found about early cognitive effects and why it matters.

Infectious disease forecastability concept showing respiratory virus hospital admissions data and predictive trend lines.

Which Disease Seasons Are Hardest to Forecast?

Infectious disease forecastability varied by season, pathogen, and population size, shaping how well hospital admissions were predicted.

Smartphone Addiction Linked to Anxiety and Depression

With nearly universal smartphone access in this age group, even modest associations with anxiety and depression could translate into a substantial population-level mental health burden.

ADT Intensification May Not Improve Prostate Cancer Survival

ADT intensification did not improve overall survival in prostate cancer, with worse cancer-specific outcomes seen in real-world patients over 25 years.

Moderate Coffee Intake Linked to Better Mental Health Outcomes

Study shows caffeine and mental health are linked, with moderate intake showing the lowest risk in a major UK study.

Increased Mortality in AMI Patients with Diabetic Dialysis History

Long-term dialysis due to diabetic nephropathy is linked to higher in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing PCI for acute myocardial infarction.

Wildlife Trade Raises Zoonotic Disease Risk Over Time

Wildlife trade increases pathogen sharing with humans, with each decade in trade linked to one additional zoonotic pathogen per species.