European Archives - Page 474 of 1392 - European Medical Journal

Floor Sampling Predicts COVID-19 Hospital Outbreaks

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA on the floors of healthcare worker-only areas in hospitals is strongly associated with impending COVID-19 outbreaks in hospital wards.

Poor Sleep Quality in Middle Age Linked to Accelerated Brain Ageing

New research published has shown that poor sleep quality in early middle age may be associated with signs of accelerated brain ageing later in life.

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