Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Ockenden Report Exposes ‘Systemic Failings’ of Maternity Services

An Independent Review has exposed ‘systemic failings’ of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, leading, in some cases, to preventable harm and death.

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis Activity

New research links altered monounsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid, to disease activity and adiposity in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Longer Glucocorticosteroid Treatment May Increase Adverse Events in AD

Longer systemic glucocorticosteroid treatment in atopic dermatitis is linked to increased risks of side effects, including osteoporosis, diabetes and hypertension.

How Performance Metrics Influence Clinical Decisions

Clinical decisions in cardiology are strongly influenced by the metrics that are measured and rewarded. Emphasis on volume or short-term…

3D printed shoe sole concept for passive gait modification in knee osteoarthritis care.

Knee Osteoarthritis Shoes Could Shift Gait Treatment

Knee osteoarthritis treatment may advance with 3D printed soles that passively modify gait biomechanics and reduce medial knee loading.

Clinician ‘Nudges’ Foster End-of-Life Conversations in Cancer Care

Reminders, or ‘nudges’, can foster more serious illness conversations between oncology providers and patients with poor-prognosis cancers, a new study has found.

COVID Vaccine Tied to Lower Risk of Heart Attack

The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine has been found to reduce the risk of COVID-19-associated major adverse cardiovascular events.

Australia commits $113m in response to bird flu detections

Australia has committed more than $113m to strengthen preparedness and response, following detection of bird flu in two states.

Landmark Microbiome Analysis Reveals Signatures of Health

A large-scale study of over 34,000 participants has identified gut microbial species linked to diet, obesity, and cardiometabolic health, providing a new framework for microbiome research.

Translating AMR Research into Parliamentary Action: Interview with Rasha Abdelsalam Elshenawy

The Westminster Health Forum on 21 April brought together UK experts on AMR to discuss….