Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

4D Motion Analysis Uncovers New Predictors for Heart Disease

4D motion analysis of the heart has unveiled six new motion phenogroups for determining cardiovascular disease outcomes and genetic risk.

A Promising New Imaging Biomarker in Giant Cell Arteritis

A Promising New Imaging Biomarker in Giant Cell Arteritis

An early study positions a VAP-1-targeting PET tracer as an inflammation-specific biomarker for tracking activity in giant cell arteritis.

Skin Cancer Screening Programme Shows No Melanoma Mortality Benefit

A large study of Germany’s national skin cancer screening programme found no significant difference in melanoma death rates compared with neighbouring countries.

Multidrug-Resistant E. coli Detected in Seafood Supply Chain

Researchers have identified a multidrug-resistant E. coli strain carrying the blaNDM-5 gene in seafood from India, raising concerns about antimicrobial resistance transmission through the food chain.

Maternal Mental Illness Affects Infant Neurodevelopment

Infants exposed to severe maternal mental illness showed atypical brain activation patterns in the first year of life, with socioeconomic status emerging as an important factor in early neurodevelopment.

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Acute Hepatitis C Study Finds High Chemsex Rates and Care Gaps

Acute hepatitis C cases in Madrid MSM cohort show high chemsex and slamsex rates, with low spontaneous clearance and gaps in follow-up care.

Crohn’s Disease Imaging: Intestinal Ultrasound Matches MRI Performance

Intestinal ultrasound in Crohn’s disease shows strong agreement with MRI in 504 assessments, supporting its role in routine disease monitoring.

Patient discussing Mediterranean diet and fibromyalgia lifestyle management with a healthcare professional

Fibromyalgia Linked to Lower Mediterranean Diet Adherence

Mediterranean diet adherence was lowest in fibromyalgia and associated with greater disease burden and lifestyle differences.

Clinician holding a patient’s hand during a cancer pain management discussion about opioid stigma and shared decision-making.

Opioid Stigma Complicates Cancer Pain Management

Opioid stigma may undermine cancer pain management by disrupting communication, trust, and shared decisions.