Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Comparing Automated and Semi-Automated Methods for Measuring Kidney Stone Volumes

With recent emphasis placed on using stone volumes in surgical outcomes research,1-6 there is a need to assess the accuracy and…

9-Valent HPV Vaccine and Genital Wart Recurrence

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide,1 with most sexually active individuals acquiring…

CAR-T Therapy Outcomes Linked to Lymphocyte Growth - EMJ

Lymphocyte Growth Predicts Outcomes After CAR-T Therapy in Lymphoma

Rapid lymphocyte expansion after CAR-T therapy predicts better survival in lymphoma but increases toxicity risk, highlighting its role as a key biomarker.

Machine Learning Predicts Childhood Asthma Risk from Eczema

Machine learning prediction models identified children with eczema at highest risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis by school age.

Antibacterial Chewing Gum Targets Cancer-Linked Mouth Microbes

Novel antibacterial chewing gum lowered HPV and harmful bacteria in oral samples without harming beneficial microbes.

Participatory Medicine Could Reshape Liver Care

Participatory medicine could reshape hepatology by involving the public, clinicians and AI to improve liver disease prevention, awareness and research engagement.

Child with cleft palate receiving developmental assessment and multidisciplinary care consultation

Cleft Palate Tied to Higher Mental Health Risk

Cleft palate was linked to the highest rates of psychological and neurodevelopmental disorders across cleft subtypes.

Magnetic Resonance Neurography Adds Diagnostic Value in Neuropathy

Magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) adds value in complex neuropathy cases, particularly when nerve damage is difficult to localise or in cases with proximal nerve involvement.

Type 2 Diabetes Diet Patterns by Subtype - EMJ

Diet Differs by Type 2 Diabetes Subtype

Dietary patterns vary across type 2 diabetes subtypes, with links to comorbidities, highlighting the need for more personalised nutrition strategies.

PD-1 Inhibitors Linked to Heart Failure Risk - EMJ

PD-1 Inhibitors May Increase Heart Failure Risk in Cancer Patients

Study finds PD-1 inhibitors increase heart failure risk, particularly in patients with prior ischaemic heart disease, supported by preclinical and clinical data.