Katrina Thornber, Author at European Medical Journal - Page 46 of 50

Blood Tests Enhance Cancer Detection in Patients with Nonspecific Abdominal Symptoms

Commonly used blood tests can be used to improve the detection of cancer in patients with nonspecific abdominal symptoms, according to recent research.

Multidisciplinary Approach Mitigates Refracture Risk for Adults with Hip Fracture

Refracture risk in adult patients who sustain a hip fracture can be mitigated through a new multidisciplinary approach, including fall prevention and anti-osteoporosis medication use.

Safely Tapering Glucocorticoids in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

New study shows that gradual tapering of glucocorticoid steroids in mSACQ state SLE patients can be done without increasing flare risk.

First-Line Biologics Effective for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Kidney Disease

A study has shown the efficacy and safety of first-line biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who suffer from chronic kidney disease

TNF Inhibitors Safe for Early and Late-Onset Ankylosing Spondylitis

A new study found that TNF inhibitors have similar rates of adverse events and treatment response in ankylosing spondylitis regardless of when the disease developed.

Wearable Device Shows Digoxin is Effective for Atrial Fibrillation

Wearable devices confirm digoxin is as effective as beta-blockers for heart rate control in atrial fibrillation patients.

Novel Automated Algorithms are Superior in Differentiating Wide Complex Tachycardias

Automated algorithms outperform manual ECG methods in accurately differentiating wide complex tachycardias into VT and supraventricular wide tachycardia, according to recent research.

Dupilumab Reduces Atopic March Risk in Paediatric Patients

Recent findings suggest that dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody treatment for atopic dermatitis, may significantly reduce the risk of atopic march in children.

Early Childhood Infections Linked to Increased Asthma Risk

Novel research has identified a strong connection between early-life respiratory tract infections and the development of asthma in children, particularly in children with allergic rhinitis.

Pregnancy Safety Concerns after Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer

A new systematic review aimed to provide updated evidence on the safety of pregnancy following hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer.