Katrina Thornber, Author at European Medical Journal - Page 30 of 54

Innovative Video Game Test Detects Autism in Children in One Minute

A one-minute video game, CAMI, identifies autism with 80% accuracy, distinguishing it from ADHD and neurotypical development.

A New Novel Biomarker for Kidney Stones in Hyperparathyroidism

A high calcium-to-magnesium ratio predicts nephrolithiasis in primary hyperparathyroidism, offering enhanced diagnostic accuracy and specificity.

Breaking Barriers: Why COPD Diagnosis Is Often Delayed

A new qualitative study conducted in France highlights the multiple obstacles patients face before receiving a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis.

Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Brain Activity in Memory Tasks

Cannabis use Linked to reduced brain activity in memory tasks, recent studies using fMRI show.

Propranolol’s Surprising Role in Reducing Parkinson’s Tremor

New research shows propranolol reduces Parkinson’s tremor and motor cortex activity, offering a potential treatment option.

Study Confirms Type 2 Diabetes Raises Heart Risks in Atherosclerosis

A new study has confirmed that type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of major cardiovascular events, regardless of atherosclerosis severity.

COVAIL Trial Reveals Insights Into Antibody Levels and Vaccine Efficacy

New data from the COVAIL trial highlight the importance of neutralizing antibody titers in reducing COVID-19 risk after mRNA boosters, with stronger protection observed in individuals with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Novel Urine Test Detects Early-Stage Bladder Cancer with 90% Accuracy

A groundbreaking point-of-care urine test detects early-stage bladder cancer with 90% accuracy, bypassing lab processing.

Early Detection of Stroke Deterioration with Quantitative Pupillometry

Pupillometry predicts neurological deterioration in MCA stroke, offering insights for early intervention up to 12 hours prior.

Muscle Mass and Fat Distribution Shape Osteoarthritis Outcomes Over Time

A study from the KHOALA cohort reveals that body composition plays a critical role in the quality of life for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis.