Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

COVID-19 Linked to More Chest X-Ray Abnormalities in Children

Children who recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection were more likely to have chest X-ray abnormalities than uninfected peers, while CT findings were similar.

mining stomach of woman patient and pressing hands on her belly.

Precision Medicine Reshapes First Line Gastric Cancer Care

Precision medicine is reshaping first line treatment for advanced gastric cancer through biomarker guided therapy selection.

Physician discussing long COVID Medicare spending and health care needs with an older adult

Long COVID Spending Falls Sharply After Three Months

Long COVID added little sustained health care use or Medicare spending beyond 3 months in older adults.

Older adult with COPD walking in an urban area affected by traffic-related air pollution

Walking Near Traffic May Aggravate COPD Symptoms

Air pollution may worsen cough and sputum when people with COPD walk for longer periods each day.

The European Clinician's Guide to AI Tools

Explore approved AI tools for EU and UK clinicians in 2026, with evidence, CE/MHRA status, and practical guidance across specialties.

Plant-Based Diet and Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes – EMJ

Plant Based Diet Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Some Diabetes

New research suggests a plant based diet and higher fibre intake are associated with lower estimated cardiovascular risk in severe autoimmune diabetes.

Novel Probiotic Targets H. pylori

A probiotic Limosilactobacillus fermentum strain demonstrated synergistic anti-Helicobacter pylori activity with several antibiotics, offering potential for improved treatment strategies.

Ultrasound of Labial Salivary Glands in Sjögren's - EMJ

Ultrasound of Labial Salivary Glands May Replace Sjögren's Biopsy

New research shows high-frequency ultrasound of the labial salivary glands may diagnose Sjögren’s disease accurately, without the need for a biopsy.

Icotrokinra Psoriasis Trial Shows Durable Response - EMJ

Icotrokinra Maintains Psoriasis Skin Clearance Through 52 Weeks

One-year Phase III data show icotrokinra delivered durable skin clearance and symptom improvement in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Editor's Pick: Long-Term Outcomes Associated with Severe Hyponatraemia

Hyponatraemia is the most common electrolyte abnormality among hospital inpatients, with clinical manifestations ranging from asymptomatic…