Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Menstrual Blood Shows Promise as Alternative Sample for HPV Screening

HPV testing using menstrual blood showed comparable accuracy to clinician-collected samples in detecting high-grade cervical lesions in a large population study.

Factor VIII

EAHAD 2026: Factor VIII Activity Measurement Improves with Calibrators

Presented at EAHAD 2026 and awarded third best poster, this multicentre study demonstrates that product-specific calibration improves the accuracy of factor VIII activity measurement across assay platforms.

Antimicrobial Resistance Threatens Children Across Oceania

Drug-resistant infections such as MRSA are widespread among children in Oceania, with major gaps in access and approved treatments.

Charcoal grill smoke rising during pork belly cooking, illustrating polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure risk.

Charcoal Grilling Smoke Shows Very High Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in charcoal grill smoke reached extreme levels during pork belly cooking, researchers report.

Novel Non-Invasive Liver Fibrosis Tests Are Effective Biopsy Alternatives

Novel non-invasive liver disease assessments (NILDAs) are effective liver biopsy alternatives for fibrosis, a 2026 systematic review has found.

Adults sharing an evening meal during Ramadan, illustrating social support in dietary behavior change.

Ramadan Fasting Reveals What Sustains Change in Dietary Behavior

Ramadan fasting interviews highlight how values, social support, and habits can sustain short-term dietary behavior change.

MRI Radiomics May Help Stratify Rectal Cancer Risk

MRI-based radiomics models may help predict tumour deposit burden in rectal cancer, with a fusion AI approach outperforming radiologists in preoperative risk assessment.

Young adult patient with epilepsy speaking with neurologist about cenobamate treatment for tuberous sclerosis complex

Cenobamate Impact on Cognition in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

In adults with tuberous sclerosis complex, add-on cenobamate improved executive function, quality of life, and stress.

Acute Pancreatitis Warnings Strengthened on GLP-1RAs

The UK’s MHRA has strengthened warnings of acute pancreatitis on GLP-1RAs, following rare reports of necrotising and fatal pancreatitis.

childhood allergy

Advanced Maternal Age and Childhood Allergy Risk

Children born to older mothers showed lower risks of food allergy, wheezing, and allergen sensitisation in early childhood, suggesting advanced maternal age may have a protective role.