Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

MASLD and Liver Cancer Survival: BMI May Matter - EMJ

MASLD Survival Link in Liver Cancer Varies With BMI

A survival advantage linked to MASLD disappeared after matching, while BMI subgroup analyses suggested differing outcomes.

DWI-RECIST Assesses Bone Metastases - EMJ

MRI Metrics May Improve Early Bone Metastasis Assessment

A pilot study found that integrating diffusion-weighted MRI measures with conventional response criteria improved early classification of pelvic bone metastases in patients with lung cancer.

Insulin Resistance Linked to Liver Fibrosis in Prediabetes

Significant liver fibrosis in prediabetes was concentrated among adults with obesity and marked insulin resistance.

NHS AI Note-Taking Tool

NHS AI Note-Taking Tool Slashes Admin Time

NHS AI note-taking assistant TORTUS reduced administrative time by 61%, saving 13 minutes per consultation while maintaining clinical accuracy.

ALS Progression Linked to Later Salivary Melatonin Onset

Melatonin onset is earlier in early ALS, and later onset has been linked to faster decline. See why larger studies are needed.

Corrigendum: Characterizing Consumer-Reported Skin Reactions to Microspicule-Containing Skincare Products via TikTok Content Analysis

This abstract review by Wang A et al. in AMJ Dermatology 3.1 (pages 61–62) was originally published on 05.12.26. Since then, a…

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Father’s search for treatment sparks new biotech Astrosalva

Thomas Wagner has co-founded Astrosalva after his son was diagnosed with the rare, genetic brain condition Alexander disease.

Characterizing Consumer-Reported Skin Reactions to Microspicule-Containing Skincare Products via TikTok Content Analysis

Microspicule technology refers to the use of sharp, rod- or pyramid-shaped microneedle-like structures, typically composed of siliceous…

Iron Deficiency Without Anaemia Still Carries Cancer Risk

A retrospective study found higher rates of gastrointestinal lesions and malignancy in patients with iron deficiency anaemia but confirmed that the absence of anaemia did not exclude serious gastrointestinal disease.

Skin Toxic Effects Linked to Survival in Urothelial Cancer

Treatment-emergent skin toxic effects during first-line enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab were associated with longer overall survival.