US Archives - Page 59 of 201 - European Medical Journal

Hospital clinician washing hands to prevent nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections and sepsis

Hospital-Acquired P. aeruginosa Spread Elevates Sepsis Risk

Nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa frequently translocates between lung and gut in hospital patients, reshaping sepsis risk.

Pregnant woman relaxing with a glass of juice and salad, illustrating healthy maternal diet and intrauterine microbiome support during pregnancy.

Evidence Links Intrauterine Microbiome to Fetal Brain Development

Emerging evidence closely links the intrauterine microbiome to fetal brain development and lifelong mental health trajectories.

suburban homes with lush domestic gardens illustrating environmental greenery and skin cancer risk

How Environmental Greenery May Raise Skin Cancer Risk

Skin cancer is a growing global public health problem, and green spaces are usually considered health promoting environments.

Clinician reviewing chest CT scan as part of age based lung cancer screening for diverse adult patients.

Lung Cancer Screening Criteria Miss Most Patients

Age-based lung cancer screening could detect far more cases than current US risk-based eligibility criteria.

Oncologist discussing treatments for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia during a clinic visit

New Treatments for Older Adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Treatment goals in older adults with acute myeloid leukemia now prioritize long-term survival with targeted regimens.

Pregnant woman reflecting on trichotillomania and pregnancy related changes in hair pulling and skin picking symptoms.

Counseling Patients with Trichotillomania During Pregnancy

Community data suggest trichotillomania and pregnancy are linked to mostly stable or improved hair pulling and skin picking symptoms, though a subset of women report perinatal exacerbations.

Elderly patient’s hand being gently held by a caregiver, illustrating end-of-life support and the emotional impact of terminal illness care.

Injectable Symptom Control Oversights Harm Terminally Ill Patients

Injectable end-of-life symptom control medication incidents may be underestimated sources of serious harm in community care.

College students sharing food and drinks outdoors during a festive gathering, illustrating holiday weight gain in college students.

Holiday Weight Gain in College Students Changes Body Composition

Holiday weight gain in college students appears modest, with increases driven more by lean mass than fat.

Older adult arms with xerosis improved after use of 10% urea moisturizing lotion

How Best to Treat Aging Dry Skin

A 10% urea-based moisturizing lotion rapidly improved lower-leg xerosis and quality of life in older adults.

Conceptual illustration of sleep traits and risk of epilepsy in the adult brain

Insomnia Connects Sleep Traits and Epilepsy Risk

Insomnia appears to causally increase generalized epilepsy risk, underscoring sleep traits as modifiable targets in epilepsy care.