Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Thyroid Hormones Linked to Gestational Diabetes Risk

Low thyroid hormone levels may increase gestational diabetes risk, with isolated hypothyroxinaemia showing the strongest association.

Immunotherapy Combo Shows Promise in Lung Cancer

The BTCRC LUN 16-081 trial is the first to evaluate a shorter, six-month course of consolidation immunotherapy using nivolumab alone or in combination with ipilimumab.

Ketamine Reduces Inflammation After Liver Resection

The study explored the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of low-dose ketamine and Dex, both commonly used anaesthetic agents with known immune-modulating properties.

Ear-Clip Device Boosts Fitness in Adults via Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Vagus nerve stimulation significantly boosts fitness and reduces inflammation, UK trial finds. Discover if it could benefit you.

Expanding Psoriasis Treatment Options for Children

Therapeutic options for pediatric psoriasis are growing rapidly, with biologics and oral small molecules now playing a central role in modern treatment.

Fatal Complication of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: Key Prognostic Indicators

Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) complicated by fibrosing mediastinitis (FM) is an uncommon but life-threatening condition that warrants early detection and intervention.

Treatment Challenges for Merkel Cell Carcinoma in Transplant Patients

A recent systematic review of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) treatment in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients reveals an urgent need for clearer treatment guidelines.

New Drug Pairing Offers Hope for Advanced Skin Lymphoma

A new combination treatment may offer a promising option for patients with relapsed or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma….

Home-Based Brain Stimulation Reduces Pain and Disability in Fibromyalgia

A randomised trial finds that home-based brain stimulation plus exercise and education reduces pain-related disability in fibromyalgia patients, even among placebo responders.

Doxycycline After Sex Significantly Reduces Bacterial STI Risk

Taking doxycycline after condomless sex significantly reduced bacterial STIs in men who have sex with men and transgender women.