Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

UK Lifelong Smoking Ban for People Born After 2008 Clears Parliament

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, banning anyone born after 2008 from ever being legally sold tobacco across the UK, now awaits royal assent.

Shopper comparing packaged food labels in a supermarket aisle to understand ultra-processed foods

Public Confusion Clouds Ultra-Processed Food Choices

Adults responsible for household food decisions often found ultra-processed foods confusing, despite linking them with poor health.

Very Low Energy Ketogenic Diet Cuts MASLD Liver Fat by 77%

A ketogenic very low energy diet reduced liver fat by 77% in MASLD, outperforming a Mediterranean diet in a small randomised trial.

Left Ventricular Myocardial Strain Shows Sex-Specific Variations on CT

LV myocardial strain reference values from CT show sex-based differences in healthy adults, offering clinicians clearer guidance for interpreting cardiac imaging.

Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in a patient with breast cancer during supportive cancer care

Acupuncture May Ease Chemotherapy Nausea

Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer is now set for a broader comparative review.

Friends drinking beer and clinking glasses at a bar.

Alcohol Intake Linked to Early Airway Damage

Higher alcohol consumption is linked to increased risk of early small airway obstruction in adults.

Clinician assessing hand tremor in a patient with essential tremor during a neurology visit

AAN 2026: Essential Tremor Response Maintained with Ulixacaltamide

Ulixacaltamide maintained response in essential tremor in a Phase III randomized withdrawal study at AAN 2026.

PCI in TAVR Patients Shows Limited Benefit in Frailty

PCI in TAVR patients who were frail was associated with a significantly higher risk of bleeding complications (hazard ratio: 2.51; 95% confidence interval: 1.23–5.11; p=0.011).

US court blocks CDC vaccine advisory panel appointments

A US court issued a preliminary injunction last month to freeze ACIP appointments, raising vaccination concerns for the upcoming respiratory disease season.

Elevated LDH Linked to Poor Outcomes in Advanced Non-Diabetic CKD

Higher LDH levels are linked to increased risk of renal decline and cardiovascular events in patients with advanced non-diabetic CKD.