Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Gastric Scintigraphy Helps Diagnose and Guide Diabetic Gastroparesis Treatment

A study from Cairo University Hospital reveals that gastric scintigraphy and the Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index are valuable tools for diagnosing diabetic gastroparesis and predicting treatment outcomes.

Rare Genetic Variants Linked to Severe Brain Disease After Chickenpox

Rare genetic variants affecting antiviral, inflammatory, and autophagy pathways may explain severe neurological complications from chickenpox in children.

Ultrasound Tool Offers New Insight Into Autoimmune Lung Disease

A new study demonstrates that a modified lung ultrasound (LUS) scoring system can accurately assess severity and prognosis in systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease-associated interstitial lung disease (SARD-ILD).

Upadacitinib Shows Promise for Moderate-to-Severe HS Treatment

Patients receiving once-daily upadacitinib 30 mg achieved significantly greater reductions in abscesses and inflammatory nodules compared with historical placebo rates.

Psoriasis Burden in Youth Rising Globally

The global burden of psoriasis among adolescents and young adults has increased steadily over the past three decades, with projections indicating further acceleration through 2035.

Real-World PEDISTAD Study Explores Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Children under 12 years with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis experienced varying outcomes with systemic therapies, according to new real-world data from the PEDISTAD registry.

The ISCHEMIA Trial: Invasive Strategy Relieves Angina Faster

Invasive strategy helps relieve angina faster in chronic coronary disease, while conservative care prolongs persistent symptoms, study finds.

Rob Pieters

Hema Now: Episode 25: The Future of Childhood Cancer

Catherine Glass chats with Rob Pieters, Professor of Pediatric Oncology and co-founder of the Princess Máxima Center, Europe’s largest childhood cancer center.

Ancient Conch Shell Practice Shows Promise in Sleep Apnoea Care

A randomised trial finds that blowing a conch shell reduces daytime sleepiness, improves sleep quality, and lowers apnoea severity in people with obstructive sleep apnoea.

Early Salpingectomy Shows Promise in Ovarian Cancer Prevention

A new study has identified the best ways to evaluate the effectiveness of risk-reducing early salpingectomy (RRES) with delayed oophorectomy in women at high genetic risk of ovarian cancer.