Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

High Cure Rates in HCV Treatment Achieved

The DRIVE-C study in Haiphong, Vietnam, evaluated a community-based strategy to screen PWID for HCV and provide access to direct-acting antivirals.

Atrial Cardiomyopathy Raises Stroke and Heart Risk

Researchers find atrial cardiomyopathy strongly linked with atrial fibrillation, stroke, and heart failure, suggesting new prevention strategies in heart health.

Monosodium Urate Crystals Dissolve at Similar Rates in Joints and Tendons, DECT Study Finds

Monosodium Urate Crystals Dissolve at Similar Rates in Joints and Tendons

A dual-energy CT study shows monosodium urate crystals clear at similar rates in joints and tendons during gout treatment.

Acne Drug Sparks New Hope for Male Fertility

Acne Drug Sparks New Hope for Male Fertility

A common acne drug, isotretinoin, may help restore sperm production in infertile men, offering new fertility hope.

cancer survivor eating healthy meal while seated indoors

Prolonged Sitting Raises Mortality, Nutrition May Protect in Cancer

Prolonged sitting increases mortality risk in cancer survivors, but a healthy diet may significantly reduce that risk.

Long COVID Risk in Children Doubles After SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection

Children face over twice the risk of paediatric long COVID after SARS-CoV-2 reinfection, highlighting urgent needs for prevention.

Lactate-to-Glucose Ratio Identified as Key Predictor of Mortality in Cirrhosis

Lactate-to-Glucose Ratio Identified as Key Predictor of Mortality in Cirrhosis

A study of over 3,800 ICU patients finds the lactate-to-glucose ratio predicts short-term mortality in cirrhosis, offering a simple new tool for bedside risk assessment.

Early-Life Stress and Psoriasis Development Insights

This new study examined whether stressful life factors in early childhood increase the likelihood of developing psoriasis later in life.

Therapeutic hypothermia treatment concept for traumatic brain injury patient

Controversial Role of Therapeutic Hypothermia in Traumatic Brain Injury

The controversial role of therapeutic hypothermia in traumatic brain injury continues to divide clinicians, as recent findings reveal conflicting effects on survival and neurological outcomes.

Ketamine for Depression Underwhelms in New Study

Ketamine for Depression Underwhelms in New Study

The KARMA-Dep 2 trial finds ketamine for depression no more effective than placebo in treating hospitalised patients with major depression.