Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Managing breast cancer with bone metastases and osteoporosis

Join Alessandra Gennari and Ana-Tecic-Vuger as they discuss 2 case presentations, firstly a woman with early HR+/HER2- breast Cancer and…

Cartoon brain on green background

Epileptic seizure detection device to launch in Europe

A wearable device that can alert patients and caregivers minutes before a seizure occurs is set to launch across Europe.

liver cancer

Coffee Intake Reduces Liver Cancer Risk

A major review suggests coffee’s bioactive compounds may help lower liver cancer risk, though benefits vary by intake, preparation method and individual lifestyle factors.

clinical trial

Virtual Clinical Trial Explores Psychedelics for Disorders of Consciousness

Researchers used a virtual clinical trial to test psychedelic responses in coma patients. Find out what they discovered.

Clinician reviewing chest CT scan as part of age based lung cancer screening for diverse adult patients.

Lung Cancer Screening Criteria Miss Most Patients

Age-based lung cancer screening could detect far more cases than current US risk-based eligibility criteria.

psoriatic arthritis

Early Secukinumab Offers No Advantage Over Standard Psoriatic Arthritis Care

New study finds early use of secukinumab in psoriatic arthritis offers no significant advantage over standard step-up treatment after one year.

miscarriage

Major Review Maps the Non-Genetic Risks Linked to Miscarriage

Comprehensive umbrella review maps 227 non-genetic miscarriage risk factors, identifying 45 with suggestive evidence and highlighting urgent research gaps.

Oncologist discussing treatments for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia during a clinic visit

New Treatments for Older Adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Treatment goals in older adults with acute myeloid leukemia now prioritize long-term survival with targeted regimens.

Treatment goals in PsA and axSpA

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are two prototypic forms of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID)…

Pregnant woman reflecting on trichotillomania and pregnancy related changes in hair pulling and skin picking symptoms.

Counseling Patients with Trichotillomania During Pregnancy

Community data suggest trichotillomania and pregnancy are linked to mostly stable or improved hair pulling and skin picking symptoms, though a subset of women report perinatal exacerbations.