European Archives - European Medical Journal

Long Read Sequencing Improves Paediatric Leukaemia Detection

Long read sequencing accurately detects structural variants in paediatric leukaemia and identifies additional gene fusions missed by routine testing.

Penicillin Allergy Testing Reduces WHO-Restricted Antibiotic Use

Patients who underwent DOC were significantly more likely to receive penicillin at 90 days and less likely to be prescribed World Health Organization “Watch” or “Reserve” antibiotics.

SPECT Scan in Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis

SPECT lung scans show low clot risk at three months, suggesting a potential alternative to CT in pulmonary embolism diagnosis.

Gut Microbiota Linked to Breast Cancer Differences

New research shows significant differences in gut microbiota diversity and composition in postmenopausal breast cancer patients compared with controls.

New Antibiotics Fail to Reduce Drug-Resistant Infection Deaths

New antibiotics have not reduced mortality in drug-resistant infections, with treatment delays and mismatched therapy still driving poor outcomes.

Hepatitis E Risk Higher in Liver Transplant Patients

Hepatitis E infection affected 3.5% of transplant patients, with high chronicity in those infected and treatment and screening key to care.

Limited Light Exposure's Effect on Radiologists

Limited light exposure in radiology may drive burnout, disrupt sleep, and affect workforce sustainability.

Safer Antihyperglycaemic Agents Identified for Older Adults

Safer Antihyperglycaemic Agents Identified for Older Adults

In this large cohort study spanning nine databases across the USA and Europe, researchers compared 18 safety outcomes across four major classes of second-line antihyperglycaemic agents.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Offspring

Placental Abruption and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Offspring

Placental abruption linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk in offspring, with effects lasting into adulthood.

Pelvic Floor Training in Pregnancy Reduces Severe Birth Trauma

Pelvic Floor Training in Pregnancy Reduces Severe Birth Trauma

Antenatal pelvic floor training may lower severe perineal trauma and shorten labour in first-time mothers, new clinical trial findings suggest.