Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Hidradenitis Suppurativa More Prevalent Than Previously Thought

Global prevalence of HS, estimated between 0.67–1.46%, surpassed previous estimates, with substantial global variations.

Stenting Versus Surgery: Weighing Stroke and Heart Risks in Carotid Disease

Explore which treatment best suits carotid artery stenosis and stroke risk. Learn how stenting and surgery compare by reading more.

Women Still Underrepresented in Cardiovascular Trials

Women remain underrepresented in heart trials, a global review finds, risking gaps in tailored cardiovascular care and outcomes.

Payment Incentives Show Modest Impact on Prostate Cancer Testing

Confirmatory testing for men with low-risk prostate cancer increased steadily in recent years, but a payment incentive program was not linked to a statistically significant improvement in its use, according to a large cohort study.

Weekend Recovery Sleep Emerges as a Safeguard for Cognitive Function

Insufficient weekday sleep may elevate the risk of dementia, but new research suggests that weekend recovery sleep can mitigate this risk for certain dementia subtypes.

Liver Transplant Plus Sleeve Gastrectomy Proves Safer and More Effective

Combined liver transplant and sleeve gastrectomy yield lasting weight loss and fewer metabolic complications in patients with obesity.

Early Detection of Brain Diseases with Speech-Based AI Screening

AI speech analysis detects neurological disorders with over 90 percent accuracy, promising rapid non-invasive screening worldwide.

Obesity and Inactivity Raise Cancer Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Childhood cancer survivors who are obese and less physically active face a significantly higher risk of developing subsequent cancers later in life, according to new research….

Paternal Childhood Smoke Exposure Harms Offspring Lung Function

Paternal prepubertal exposure to passive smoke is associated with impaired lung function trajectories in their children, persisting from childhood into middle age and raising the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Benign Acute Childhood Myositis Rises After COVID-19 Pandemic

Benign acute childhood myositis (BACM) has seen a sharp rise in incidence during the post-COVID era, according to a retrospective study from a tertiary pediatric center.