Katrina Thornber, Author at European Medical Journal - Page 29 of 35

Researchers Discover the Best Drug for Migraines

A study has revealed triptans are the most effective medicine for adults experiencing acute migraines – specifically, eletriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan.

Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Survival Across all Tumour Types

Researchers have identified that Black women in the United States have significantly higher breast cancer mortality rates than White women

AI Model Predicts Mortality Using Chest CT Findings

AN AI-BASED model can effectively predict all-cause mortality by identifying incidental extrapulmonary findings on chest CT scans according to a recent study.

MRI Biopsy Outperforms Other Techniques for Assessing Breast Abnormalities

This study suggests that contrast-enhanced mammography-guided biopsy is not a suitable substitute for MRI-guided biopsy in evaluating suspicious breast MRI findings

Skin Cancer Trends: Unravelling Melanoma Patterns

This study highlights gender-based differences in melanoma incidence across body sites from 1982–2018 in Australia, the US, and Scotland.

Psoriasis Linked to Increased Risk of Lung and Breast Cancer

A study utilised large-scale data from the UK Biobank to shed light on a potential causal link between psoriasis and lung and breast cancers.

Understanding the Risk Factors for Anaemia in Adults with HIV

A large proportion of adults living with HIV have been found to have anaemia, with several risk factors contributing to its prevalence, according to recent research.

New Study Advances Personalised Prostate Cancer Treatments

A new trial has evaluated and personalised treatments for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, representing a major advancement in treatment options for the disease.

Low-Impact Yoga Eases Urinary Incontinence Symptoms

A study comparing pelvic floor yoga and general exercise found both effective in reducing urinary incontinence in women, with no significant difference between the two approaches.

Temperature Extremes Worsen Raynaud’s Symptoms in Systemic Sclerosis

A study revealed that the severity of Raynaud’s phenomenon, a common early manifestation of systemic sclerosis, is influenced significantly by ambient temperature.