Katrina Thornber, Author at European Medical Journal - Page 47 of 50

Air Pollutant Exposure Linked to Increased Infant Cerebral Palsy Risk

A recent study links prenatal exposure to air pollution, especially PM2.5, to an increased risk of cerebral palsy in full-term infants, with male infants potentially at higher risk.

Picture-Based Scorecard Improves Atopic Dermatitis Diagnosis Across Skin Tones

Recent study highlighted significant improvements in diagnosing atopic dermatitis among infants with diverse skin tones, with the use of picture-based scorecards.

Increased Risk of Psoriasis Linked to Formula Milk

Study found that infants introduced to formula before the age of four months had an increased risk of developing psoriasis.

Researchers Discover a Neural Biomarker for OCD

A neural activity pattern has been identified that can accurately predict the clinical state of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

New AI Model Predicts Disease Progression in Early Alzheimer’s Disease

A Predictive Prognostic Model has been developed to predict the rate at which individuals will progress to Alzheimer’s Disease.

Reducing Hot Flashes in Patients with Breast Cancer Using Acupuncture

Acupuncture significantly reduces side effects of endocrine therapy, including hot flashes, in patients with breast cancer.

Risk of Adverse Outcomes with Ventricular Arrhythmias Higher in Women

Women with acute myocardial infarction and ventricular arrhythmias face higher in-hospital mortality and adverse outcomes compared to men

Researchers Identify Key Gene Linked to Vasospastic Angina

The gene RNF213 has been significantly associated with vasospastic angina and increased likelihood of mortality from acute myocardial infarction.

Importance of Early Hepatitis C Screening in Perinatally Exposed Children

A recent study has underscored the critical need for early hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening in children born to HCV-positive mothers.

Influenza Viruses with Reduced Susceptibility to Oseltamivir Detected Globally

Researchers have reported the emergence and spread of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses with a 13-fold reduced inhibition by oseltamivir.