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Alcohol-related liver disease burden remains high - EMJ

Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Burden Remains High Despite Falling Consumption

New data show that alcohol-related liver disease continues to drive liver mortality, even where overall alcohol consumption has declined.

Clinician reviewing HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidance after occupational exposure in a healthcare setting

HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Guidance Updated

New HIV post-exposure prophylaxis guidance updates regimens shortens HIV testing follow-up and weighs undetectable viral loads now.

Conceptual illustration of overlapping Health Risks and chronic conditions, highlighting stress, obesity, sleep problems, and physical inactivity.

Health Risks Signal Where Prevention May Matter Most

Across surveys, stress, obesity, and physical inactivity were the Health Risks consistently linked to chronic conditions.

Targeting Endothelin and Angiotensin in IgA Nephropathy

Endothelin-1 (ET-1) and angiotensin II (Ang II) overexpression is recognised as a mediator of disease progression in immunoglobulin…

$Stem Cell Eye Drops Show Early Promise in Refractory Dry Eye$

Stem Cell Eye Drops Improve Refractory Sjögren’s Dry Eye

A first-in-human pilot trial suggests umbilical cord–derived mesenchymal stem cell eye drops may safely improve symptoms and inflammation in refractory dry eye, including Sjögren’s syndrome.

Gestational Diabetes Tied to Widespread PFAS Chemicals

A major review links PFAS exposure to higher gestational diabetes risk, highlighting environmental chemicals as emerging pregnancy health concerns.

Rethinking Early Intervention in Relapsing MS

Regina Berkovich and Robert Shin share their insights for this article on the evolving role of a selective S1P receptor modulator in early relapsing MS…

The world

Major philanthropies launch $60m AMR consortium

This first-of-its-kind global consortium aims to accelerate the discovery of treatments for the world’s most resistant pathogens.

New Asthma Drug Shows Promise in First Human Study

Londamocitinib produced approximately 50% reductions in fractional exhaled nitric oxide at the 1.4 mg and 3 mg doses.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic Care Influences Stress and Immune Biomarkers

Randomised trial shows chiropractic care alters stress, immune, and neuroplasticity biomarkers in adults with spinal pain.