Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Dermatology clinician performing a skin cancer screening examination for a patient.

Skin Cancer Screening Remains Inconsistent After Organ Transplant

Skin cancer screening remains inconsistent among solid organ transplant recipients, despite sharply elevated post-transplant malignancy risk.

Patient discussing fatigue and brain fog related to Sjögren’s disease with a physician.

Brain Fog Burden Emerges in Sjögren’s Disease

Sjögren’s disease may carry a substantial psychological burden, with depression, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog affecting care.

COVID-19 Impact on Melanoma Incidence Trends - EMJ

COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Drop in Melanoma Diagnoses

COVID-19 disrupted melanoma diagnoses, reducing early detection and shifting prognostic patterns across regions with different public health strategies.

Obinutuzumab Delivers Breakthrough in Lupus Control

Large phase 3 trial involving over 300 patients with active lupus, those treated with obinutuzumab achieved markedly higher response rates at one year. Nearly 77% of patients receiving the therapy met the primary endpoint

Genetic Breakthrough Reveals New Clues to Endometriosis Risk

Discover how new findings in endometriosis genetics could transform diagnosis and treatment.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises Risk of Cognitive Impairment

Large cohort study finds increased cognitive impairment risk in rheumatoid arthritis, supporting routine cognitive screening in clinical care.

Chronic Pain Severity Linked to ADHD Symptoms

ADHD symptoms are linked to chronic pain severity, with emotional factors influencing outcomes in patients resistant to standard care.

HIV Incidence in Transgender People Drops in Australia

Australian cohort study has found that HIV incidence among transgender people fell by almost 94% between 2014 and 2023.

Postbiotic Cuts Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms in Trial

Results showed that the POST group achieved a statistically significant reduction in CSMS compared with placebo (p=0.022), with an average improvement 0.6 points greater than control.

Nebuliser Use Linked to Severe COPD

Nebuliser use in COPD is most common in severe disease with frequent exacerbations, high symptoms, and reduced lung function.