European Archives - Page 15 of 1217 - European Medical Journal

Pore-Forming Proteins Trigger Allergic Airway Inflammation

Excerpt: New research reveals that pore-forming proteins in common allergens perforate airway cells, triggering immune responses that lead to respiratory allergies. This discovery uncovers a shared mechanism behind diverse allergens and offers potential new targets for allergy treatment.

Combining Vitamin D and Ursodeoxycholic Acid Improves Liver Health in Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Vitamin D boosts UDCA treatment success inpatients with PBC, improving liver function and reducing hepatic fibrosis progression.

Tongue Coating Analysis Offers New Diagnostic Pathway for Parkinson’s Disease

Tongue coating analysis reveals microbial and metabolic markers to aid Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.

People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Face Higher Risk of Blood Clots

A UK population-based study found that people with rheumatoid arthritis have a significantly increased risk of venous thromboembolism, including younger patients and those with a normal BMI. The findings highlight the need to assess blood clot risk in all RA patients, regardless of traditional VTE risk factors.

Patient Education Tied to Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis

A new study of RA patients in Jordan reveals that disease knowledge is higher among younger, more educated individuals, though income and disease activity have a greater influence on quality of life.

Endometriosis Genetically Linked to Autoimmune Diseases

A landmark study using UK Biobank data has shown that endometriosis is linked to a higher risk of several autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

Spent Culture Media Offers Clues to Embryo Viability in IVF

A major review of 49 global studies has assessed the potential of embryo metabolomics in spent culture media as a non-invasive tool for embryo selection in IVF

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Spread Rapidly in Children with Severe Malnutrition

A new study in Niger reveals a sharp rise in drug-resistant bacteria among hospitalised children treated for severe malnutrition, raising concerns about antibiotic overuse and AMR.

Gut Bacteria Link High-Fat Diet to Dangerous Clotting

New research reveals that a high-fat diet can boost levels of the gut bacterium Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, which in turn produces palmitic acid—a fatty acid that enhances blood clotting and cardiovascular risk.

Mental Health Burden Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Severity

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa face a significantly higher risk of developing new-onset depression and anxiety, according to a large Danish population-based study.