Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Cumulative and Recent Cannabis Use Linked to Poorer Sleep Quality

Cannabis use has been linked to poorer objective sleep quality in middle-aged adults, although no association has been found with self-reported sleep.

Rapid Recurrence in Tongue Cancer: Severe Mortality Risk

Early relapse within three months following definitive therapy dramatically reduces long-term survival in oral tongue cancer.

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J&J’s psoriasis drug icotrokinra gains UK approval

Icotyde (icotrokinra) has been approved in the UK for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, offering a new oral treatment option.

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Targeted Stem Cell Therapy Demonstrates Feasibility in Parkinson's

Intraputaminal stem cell therapy demonstrates 12-month safety, survival, and clinical motor stabilization in moderate Parkinson’s disease.

Lichen Planus Linked to Increased Site-Specific Cancer Risk

Lichen planus cancer risk was elevated for oral and genital cancers in a Danish cohort, although absolute risks remained low.

Prostate Cancer Upgrading Linked to Key Clinical Predictors

A single-centre study found that elevated prostate-specific antigen density and perineural invasion were independently associated with Gleason score upgrading after radical prostatectomy in men initially diagnosed with Gleason 6 prostate cancer.

Machine Learning Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s Classification

Machine learning for Alzheimer’s disease classification achieved up to 88.1% accuracy using clinical data, but external validation remains necessary.

GDF15 Protects Against Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease

GDF15 may protect against alcohol-associated liver disease by suppressing neutrophil glycolysis, inflammation, and liver injury.

Carbon Nanotubes Demonstrate Antibacterial Activity

Ferrocene-derived carbon nanotubes demonstrated concentration-dependent antibacterial activity against E. coli, highlighting their potential for further antimicrobial research.

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Restaging Pancreatic Cancer Requires More Than CT Imaging

A scoping review highlights the limitations of current pancreatic cancer restaging methods and explores how additional imaging features and CA19-9 may improve treatment response assessment.