Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

AI Improves Early Dementia Identification with EEG

New research shows EEG and AI can rapidly distinguish major dementia types.

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Plasma Presepsin Shows Promise as Mortality Predictor in Severe UTI

Plasma presepsin outperformed traditional biomarkers in predicting 28-day mortality among patients with UTI-related severe infection in emergency care.

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Deep Sedation in ICU May Threaten Patient Independence

Medication-induced deep sedation in ICU patients is linked to loss of independence; lighter sedation and mobility improve outcomes, study finds.

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Handheld Imaging Probe Advances Biomedical Research

The device, referred to as hPAM TUT, has a rigid body measuring 90 mm in length and just 17 mm in diameter, making it suitable for handheld use.

Woman wrapped in a red blanket on a sofa, holding a mug and coughing, with tissues and cold remedies nearby showing flu symptoms.

Flu Symptoms Return as Winter Viruses Rebound

After COVID-19 measures eased, flu symptoms aligned with revived winter peaks for RSV and Influenza A.

Gloved healthcare worker collects a surveillance swab sample into a sterile tube for Candida auris screening in a clinical setting

Candida auris Becomes a Persistent Hospital Threat

Candida auris is shifting from outbreaks to endemicity propelled by resistance, persistence, and efficient healthcare transmission.

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Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Heart Health: New Insights

New research links contraceptive use, mental health and differing heart risk profiles in women.

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Consultation Opens on Prostate Cancer Screening

Prostate cancer remains the most common cancer in men in the UK, with around 55,000 new cases and 12,000 deaths each year and is currently the most common cancer without a national screening programme.

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Innovative Lung-on-Chip Models Human Alveoli

A novel iPSC-derived lung-on-chip model mimics human alveolar tissue, revealing macrophage-driven tuberculosis responses.

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Preimplantation Genetic Testing in Severe Male Infertility

After the first embryo transfer, 48.4% of couples in the preimplantation genetic testing group and 46.2% in the no testing group achieved a live birth, a difference that was not statistically significant.