Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

PMOS Linked to Harmful Cholesterol Subclasses in Type 1 Diabetes

Advanced metabolomic profiling showed that polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome did not worsen lipid or inflammatory glycoprotein profiles in women with Type 1 diabetes, although distinctive high-density lipoprotein subclasses were observed.

Reinforcement Learning Improves Coronary Artery Disease Decisions

A study of more than 41,000 patients found that reinforcement learning identified treatment variation in coronary artery disease and outperformed physician policies.

New Evidence Shapes Gastric Ulcer Biopsy Approaches

A systematic review of gastric ulcer biopsy strategies found that initial endoscopy and targeted sampling may support diagnostic accuracy, while follow-up decisions should be personalised.

Immunonutrition Does Not Reduce Radical Cystectomy Complications

A randomised clinical trial found that immunonutrition did not improve 30 day postoperative outcomes after radical cystectomy compared with standard oral nutrition, despite numerically higher two year survival.

Migraine Improvement Reduces Disability and Work Impairment

A longitudinal study of 11,634 adults found that improvements in migraine over 1 year were associated with better quality of life, reduced disability, lower stigma, and improved workplace functioning.

Erythropoietin Not Linked to Thrombocytosis in Iron Deficiency Anaemia

A cross sectional study found that although erythropoietin levels were elevated in most patients with iron deficiency anaemia and thrombocytosis, the hormone was not associated with platelet count.

Antiepileptic Drugs Accounted for Quarter of SJS/TEN Cases

A meta analysis of 50 studies found that antiepileptic drugs accounted for almost one quarter of Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis cases worldwide.

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Vibrio vulnificus Cases Rise Across Florida

Vibrio vulnificus cases are rising across Florida, with 12 infections and one death reported during the 2026 summer season.

Drinking Water Chemicals Linked to Risk of Uterine Cancer

A cohort study has found that disinfection byproducts in drinking water are linked to a higher risk of uterine cancer.

Young adults discussing behavioral health as the National Survey on Drug Use reports improving youth trends.

Youth Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use Declines, Survey Shows

The 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows improving behavioral health trends among adolescents and young adults.