European Archives - Page 11 of 1341 - European Medical Journal

Epstein–Barr Virus Antibodies Correlate With RA Activity

RA patients positive for anti-EBV EA-DR IgG antibodies show higher ACPA levels and increased disease activity, suggesting a link between Epstein–Barr virus immune responses and rheumatoid arthritis.

mortality risks

Subfertile Men’s Families Face Higher Mortality Risks

Close relatives of azoospermic and oligozoospermic men showed the highest all-cause and cause-specific mortality risk, including deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease and congenital conditions.

Can Biomarkers Transform Cardiovascular Risk Prediction?

Can Biomarkers Transform Cardiovascular Risk Prediction?

New research shows combining biomarkers and genetics may dramatically improve heart disease risk assessment and prevention strategies.

Does High-Fat Dairy Reduce Dementia Risk?

Long term research links high fat cheese and cream consumption to lower dementia risk in older adults.

Combined Ultrasound and CT Model Improves Prediction of Ureteral Stone Passage

A combined ultrasound and CT model accurately predicts spontaneous stone passage in ureteral stones ≤10 mm, supporting safer conservative management decisions.

Saline Nasal Irrigation Reduces Upper Respiratory Infections in Children

Sea saline nasal irrigation lowers bacterial colonisation and incidence of acute upper respiratory infections in children.

scan delays

Diagnostic Test Delays Worsen Across England

More than 386,000 people waited longer than six weeks for testing, accounting for around one in five patients on diagnostic waiting lists.

3D Bioprinting Could Replace Animal Testing in Skin Disease Research

3D bioprinting enables realistic human skin models and may transform research into chronic inflammatory skin diseases.

The Promise of Psychedelics for Hard-to-Treat OCD

Emerging evidence highlights psilocybin as a potential therapy for treatment-resistant OCD, while cannabinoids show limited efficacy.

diabetes

Synbiotics Improve Diabetes Risk Factors

A multi-species synbiotic supplement has led to measurable improvements in weight, metabolic control and cardiovascular risk markers in elderly people with type 2 diabetes.