Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

IBD Unclassified Diagnosis Remains Stable Long Term

A long-term observational study found that most patients with IBD-U retained their diagnosis, while experiencing distinct treatment patterns and increased healthcare utilisation.

FDA Flags Shortage of Breast Biopsy Needles

The FDA has warned healthcare professionals of a shortage of stereotactic breast biopsy needles, expected to last until March 2027.

Women with Parkinson's More Prone to Alzheimer's Pathology: EAN 2026

Women with Parkinson's More Prone to Alzheimer's Pathology: EAN 2026

New research presented at EAN 2026 shows women with Parkinson’s disease have a higher amyloid plaque burden than men, though cognition appears similar.

Novel TREM2 Feedback Loop Identified as Driver of Liver Fibrosis

NEW research has uncovered a molecular pathway that may drive the progression of liver fibrosis

Clinician performing neck ultrasound as part of head and neck cancer assessment.

Rare Throat Cancer Review Highlights Clinical Risks

Oropharyngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma shows distinct clinical patterns and poor outcomes in a new systematic review.

Valacyclovir in cCMV Linked to Fewer Fetal Brain Lesions on MRI

Maternal valacyclovir treatment was linked to fewer prenatal brain abnormalities in fetuses with congenital CMV infection, a cohort study found.

Maternal RSV Vaccination Reduces Infant Hospitalisations in Early Life

Maternal RSV vaccination reduced RSV-related hospitalizations by nearly 70% among infants aged 90 days or younger, according to a real-world US study.

Digital brain scan reviewed by clinicians for Alzheimer disease biomarker research.

TBI History May Complicate Alzheimer Blood Tests

Alzheimer disease blood biomarkers may be less accurate in veterans with prior traumatic brain injury.

First Drug to Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes to Be Rolled Out on NHS

First Drug to Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes to Be Rolled Out on NHS

A drug that can delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes by an average of nearly three years is to be made available on the NHS, following approval by NICE.

Retinal Artery Occlusion Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risk

Retinal Artery Occlusion Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risk

Retinal artery occlusion may signal an increased risk of future cardiovascular events, according to data from a large cohort study.