European Archives - Page 157 of 1171 - European Medical Journal

Novel Tool Diagnoses Tuberculosis in Low-Prevalence Areas

A novel clinical decision support system, TBorNotTB, has been developed to assist clinicians in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis in low-prevalence settings.

Study Links Acute Kidney Injury to Increased Dementia Risk in Older Adults

A study using data from the SPRINT trial has linked even mild, reversible acute kidney injury (AKI) to a significantly higher risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults with cardiovascular risk factors.

Severe Swallowing Issues May Double Mortality Risk After Feeding Tube Placement

A new study has found that severe dysphagia significantly worsens survival rates in patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).

Biologic Therapies and Cardiovascular Risks in Psoriatic Disease

This study aimed to evaluate whether novel biologics pose different risks of major adverse cardiovascular events compared with tumour necrosis factor inhibitors.

Patients with CKD Benefit From Non-Drug Blood Pressure Strategies During Dialysis

A study has shown that controlling blood pressure through active ultrafiltration rather than antihypertensive drugs significantly improves survival rates among CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis or hemodiafiltration.

Newborn Screening, the Key to Fighting MLD?

This video features insights from leading experts on metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and progressive neurodegenerative…

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US authorises waiver for life-saving humanitarian assistance

Marco Rubio has authorised an “Emergency Humanitarian Waiver” that ensures continued access to HIV treatment funded by the US.

Photon-Counting CT Improves Accuracy and Optimises CAD Treatment Pathways

Photon-counting CT outperforms conventional imaging for coronary artery disease, reducing invasive procedures and improving accuracy.

Fluorescence Imaging Enhances Precision in Bladder Cancer Surgery

Recent advancements in near-infrared fluorescence imaging have revolutionised lymph node tracing in cancers such as breast and penile cancers.

Allergic Rhinitis Medication May Improve Asthma Control

A systematic review of 33 randomised controlled trials has found that conventional treatments for allergic rhinitis may also improve asthma outcomes in patients with both conditions.