Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

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Severe Asthma Linked to Differences in Brain Structure

People with severe asthma showed differences in brain structure compared with people whose asthma was well controlled.

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Smartphone Imaging Could Transform Cataract Screening: ESCRS 2026

Smartphone eye images achieved 96% agreement with in-person clinicians on hospital referral decisions.

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AZ pledges $15.1m for Youth Health Programme

AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme will enter a new five-year phase with UNICEF, backed by a $15.1m donation.

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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Brings Rare Cases to Hospitals

Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is growing, while four state-reported deaths remain absent from the federal count.

24 Sep 2026

First-Frame-Right Fluoroscopy

Smart Pulse Regulation addresses challenges in fluoroscopy by dynamically adjusting kV, mA, and exposure time within each radiation…

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Skin, Hair, and Muscle Changes Reported During GLP-1 Weight Loss

Patients undergoing GLP-1 weight loss commonly report skin, hair, and strength concerns alongside changes in weight.

Normal Thyroid Levels May Mask Diabetic Kidney Risk

Lower normal-range FT3 was associated with diabetic kidney disease, although the cross-sectional study cannot establish causation.

Grey Matter Changes Linked to Illness Severity in Depression

A 10-year study of 206 people linked grey matter decline to cumulative illness severity in depression, not the presence of depression alone.

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Two Thirds of England Adults with High Blood Pressure are Undiagnosed

A study of 1.4 million adults found that 59% of those with high blood pressure had not been diagnosed.

Phentermine/Topiramate Reduces Uric Acid Stone Burden

An 18-month feasibility trial found reduced uric acid stone volume with phentermine/topiramate in patients with obesity and diabetes, alongside metabolic and urinary changes.