European Archives - Page 19 of 1106 - European Medical Journal

Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods and Breast Cancer Mortality Among Black Women

The study highlighted that structural factors, such as neighbourhood-level poverty and limited access to healthcare, continue to drive racial disparities in cancer outcomes.

Saliva-Based Smartphone Device Tackles Global Paediatric Tuberculosis Crisis

A smartphone-sized TB test using saliva, blood, or sputum samples boosts child diagnosis in low-resource areas.

Mental Health Impact in Patients with Lymphoma and Myeloma

A new study shows that more than 50% of patients with newly diagnosed lymphoma or myeloma suffer from anxiety and depression, significantly impacting their quality of life.

Significant Risks Associated with Long-Term ICS Use in COPD Management

Long-term ICS use in COPD is linked to increased risks of Type 2 diabetes, pneumonia, fractures, and more.

Allergic Rhinitis Linked to Increased Head and Neck Cancer Risk

The study suggests that chronic inflammation caused by allergic rhinitis could contribute to carcinogenesis through oxidative stress.

CT Imaging Sheds New Light on Liver Fat in Hepatitis B

CT could also help assess fatty liver using advanced tools such as 3D automated volumetric analysis.

Hypertensive Pregnancy Disorders Double Long-Term Heart Failure Risk

Research reveals that hypertensive pregnancy disorders double dilated cardiomyopathy risk; highlighting that vigilance is needed postpartum.

Early Ozone Exposure Linked to Childhood Asthma Risk

Early exposure to ambient ozone in the first 2 years of life is associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheeze in early childhood.

Patients With Autoimmune Diseases Need Boosters to Prevent COVID-19 Hospitalisation

A new study shows that even during the Omicron era, patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases face significant risks of hospitalisation due to COVID-19, particularly if unvaccinated or on immunosuppressive therapies.

New Stretchable X-ray Detector Paves Way for Tumour Detection During Surgery

A new study reveals a stretchable X-ray detector that converts radiation into visible light, potentially transforming tumour margin detection during surgery.