Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

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Gout Inflammation May Follow a Molecular Clock

Gout inflammation may follow a timed molecular sequence that opens distinct therapeutic windows for phase-specific treatment.

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Truncal Acne Demands More Targeted Care

Truncal acne may require more tailored treatment because truncal skin differs structurally and functionally from facial skin.

Noma Study Reveals Key Bacteria Driving Deadly Childhood Disease

Metagenomic analysis reveals Treponema and microbial dysbiosis in children with noma, a poorly understood, devastating childhood disease.

New Fertility Guidance Issued for Patients with Endometriosis

NICE has issued updated fertility guidance for patients with endometriosis following a public consultation with patients and clinicians.

GLP-1s Show Promise in Reducing Heart Risk in ARDs

GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce cardiovascular risk in autoimmune rheumatic diseases, offering new hope for patients and clinicians.

Leukaemia Linked to Nearly Double Risk of Skin Cancer

Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia face nearly double the risk of skin cancer, with increased metastasis and mortality, a large cohort study finds.

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Cannabis and Tobacco Associated with Reductions in Brain Volume

Meta-analysis finds cannabis and tobacco associated with reductions in the amygdala, insula, pallidum, and total grey matter volume.

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Fluvoxamine Shows Promise for Long COVID Fatigue

Fluvoxamine may reduce long COVID fatigue and boost quality of life, while metformin shows no benefit in adults with persistent post-COVID symptoms.

Deep Learning Reveals Novel Asthma Risk Variants

Polygenic risk score models derived from variants prioritised by the deep learning framework demonstrated improved predictive performance compared with those based on traditional GWAS approaches.

Sleep Breathing Disorders Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Children

Children with sleep breathing disorders score lower across cognitive domains, highlighting risks for learning and memory deficits, meta-analysis finds.