European Archives - Page 262 of 1180 - European Medical Journal

Loneliness Increases Dementia Risk

A meta-analysis of longitudinal data from over 600,000 individuals reveals that loneliness significantly increases the risk of developing dementia and cognitive impairment.

Increased Number of Psychology Referrals for Children with Allergies

New data reveal a more than 50% increase in psychology referrals for food allergy-related anxiety at one centre in 2023 compared to the previous four years.

More Patients in the East to Benefit from Personalised Breast Cancer Treatment

A pioneering breast cancer initiative is set to expand to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, providing more patients in the East with access to advanced, tailored treatment.

New Model Detects Liver Cancer Risk in Noncirrhotic Patients with Hepatitis B

A newly developed prognostic model predicts liver cancer risk in patients with hepatitis B without cirrhosis, identifying a nonlinear relationship between viral load and cancer risk

Arm Position Significantly Impacts Blood Pressure Readings

New research has shown that nonstandard arm positions during blood pressure measurements significantly overestimate systolic and diastolic BP

Optimal Treatment Strategies for Sjögren's Disease-Associated Lymphoma Revealed

A new study has highlighted the optimal treatment strategies for managing non-Hodgkin lymphoma in patients with Sjögren’s disease

The Surprising Impact of Hot Temperatures on Raynaud’s Disease

The severity of Raynaud’s disease is not only linked to very low temperatures, but also hot environments that reach 35°C and above, according to recent research.

Ultrasound Method Can Detect Cellular Rejection in Liver Transplant Cases

A new ultrasound measurement technique has the potential to help detect and stage acute cellular rejection in liver transplant patients, recent research has revealed

Exposure to Lead and Folate During Pregnancy Linked to Autistic-like Behaviours

Lead exposure during pregnancy is associated with increased autistic-like behaviours in children, and this relationship may be mitigated by higher gestational folate levels supplementation.

Study Reveals Mechanisms of Platelet FXIII-A Retention During Activation

A new study has revealed insights into the behaviour of platelet factor XIII-A, a major cytoplasmic protein, during platelet activation.