Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Interview with Vikram Talaulikar: Personalising Reproductive Care

Vikram Talaulikar. Associate Specialist in Reproductive Medicine, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Honorary…

Altitude Reduces Diabetes Risk: Red Blood Cells as a Glucose Sink

Altitude reduces the risk of diabetes due to red blood cells acting as the primary glucose sink during hypoxia, a 2026 study has found.

depression

Slower Walkers at Higher Risk of Depression

Slower gait speed is significantly associated with a higher risk of incident depression, a 2026 study has found.

Genetic Clues Uncovered in Food Allergy Risk

The study identified 37 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) reaching suggestive significance (p

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AI and digital twins offer hope for rare disease research

Organisations like Phesi are leveraging digital patient profiles to create digital twins for even the rarest diseases.

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Europe Leads the Charge in Global Tobacco Use

The WHO European Region is set to maintain its status as having the world’s highest tobacco use by 2030.

AI-Powered Liquid Biopsy Boosts Brain Tumour Diagnosis

A new AI-powered cerebrospinal fluid liquid biopsy accurately classifies brain tumours using tiny DNA fragments, offering less invasive diagnostics.

RPR Predicts Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery

Elevated red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio predicts cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury and improves risk stratification.

Clinician reviewing uncomplicated UTI care pathway and antimicrobial resistance risks

Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Highlight Complex Care

Uncomplicated UTIs disrupt lives as recurrence and antimicrobial resistance complicate antibiotic choice for clinicians’ daily care.

Asthma Symptoms Linked to Hidden Risks Inside the Home

Indoor asthma triggers such as smoking, poor ventilation, and mould are strongly linked to worse symptoms and daily limitations, a large study finds.