Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Growing Up with Dogs May Shield Children from Asthma

Early exposure to household dog allergens was associated with a reduced risk of asthma and improved lung function in childhood, according to findings from a large population-based cohort.

Encephalitis

Scientists Identify Key Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Receptor in Brain Cells

Researchers identify LRP8 as the essential receptor for tick-borne encephalitis virus in brain cells, offering new targets for antiviral therapy.

Hard water exposure, irritable bowel disease

Hard Water Exposure Linked to Lower IBD Risk

A large UK Biobank study has found that exposure to hard water is associated with reduced prevalence of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Melanoma, Immunotherapy

Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Stage III Melanoma

Discover a study showing how neoadjuvant immunotherapy with tiragolumab and atezolizumab improves response rates and safety in high-risk Stage III melanoma.

Revolutions in IgAN therapy

This symposium at ERA 2025 explored the evolving treatment landscape in immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and novel, targeted therapies…

Pain Relief for Bladder Pain Syndrome

Susannah Fraser, Bladder Health UK, Birmingham talks with a patient about the impact of bladder pain syndrome on her quality of life…

ESC 2025 Interview: Florian A. Wenzl

ESC 2025 Interview: Florian A. Wenzl: Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Switzerland; NHS England, London, UK…

ERS 2025: Father’s Smoking in Puberty Accelerates Ageing in Offspring

New ERS 2025 research links paternal smoking in puberty with accelerated biological ageing in offspring, reinforcing evidence of intergenerational tobacco harms.

Bladder

Bladder Cancer Organoids and Personalised Therapies

Recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) culture technology have transformed the way researchers study bladder cancer.

remote monitoring

ERS 2025: Remote Monitoring Improves Asthma Outcomes for Children

A multicentre study presented at ERS Congress 2025 found that remote monitoring reduced hospital visits and improved asthma control in children, strengthening the case for digital health in routine asthma care.