Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Dermatologist assessing plaque psoriasis severity at a follow-up visit during apremilast treatment

Registry Data Show Apremilast Benefits in Psoriasis

Real-world PsoBest data show apremilast improved psoriasis severity, involvement, and quality of life over 12 months in usual care.

Blood sample testing to support rapid diagnostic tests for bloodstream infections and antimicrobial stewardship decisions

Rapid Diagnostic Tests Seek the “Perfect” Bloodstream Infection Answer

Rapid diagnostic tests for bloodstream infections promise targeted therapy sooner, but stewardship is needed to curb overtreatment.

New Report Shows Progress and Gaps in Global Hepatitis Elimination

A new global report shows uneven progress towards viral hepatitis elimination, with major gaps in diagnosis and treatment contributing to ongoing liver-related deaths.

3D Cardiac Mapping Improves Arrhythmia Detection

Volumetric non-invasive cardiac mapping reduced geodesic localisation error by 59.3% compared with surface-only approaches, demonstrating substantially improved accuracy in identifying arrhythmia origins.

New Data Highlight Gaps in Preconception Health Support for Women

New data show that many women lack access to preconception health advice, highlighting missed opportunities to improve reproductive and pregnancy outcomes.

Hip Osteoarthritis Does Not Increase Risk of ICI Arthritis

New data show hip osteoarthritis does not raise the risk of immune checkpoint inhibitor–induced inflammatory arthritis, while ICI-related arthritis is linked to improved survival.

Dual Therapy Rivals Complex Regimens for H. pylori Eradication

A large network meta-analysis finds dual therapy for Helicobacter pylori offers comparable eradication rates with fewer side effects and better compliance than triple or quadruple regimens.

Bile Acids Linked to CKD Progression - EMJ

Altered Bile Acid Profiles Linked to Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease

Altered serum and urinary bile acids were identified in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, with specific bile acids associated with declining kidney function.

Breast Cancer Cryoablation Shows Low Recurrence

Six-year FROST trial data suggest cryoablation can durably control Stage I breast tumors, with low recurrence reported overall.

Woman resting on a sofa holding her temples, representing chronic eye pain symptoms and discomfort linked to chronic ocular surface pain.

Finding the Source of Chronic Eye Pain

Chronic ocular surface pain may reflect nociplastic CNS dysfunction and will be phenotyped using comprehensive characterization.