Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

The Silent Pandemic: Tackling AMR at the Bedside

Matteo Bassetti is a leading European infectious diseases expert, guiding clinicians and policymakers on antimicrobial resistance, hospital…

chronic back pain

Chronic Back Pain Amplifies Brain Response to Sound

Brain imaging reveals sensory amplification in chronic back pain, partially reversible with pain reprocessing therapy.

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First Worldwide Dengue Early Warning System Launches

The world’s first dengue fever early warning system has been launched by researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Individualising Advanced Bladder Cancer Care

This satellite symposium reviews current treatment strategies for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, combining phase…

PPIs Show Antifibrotic Effects in Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

Functional assays showed that PPIs also reduced fibroblast migration and oxidative stress, both of which contribute to tissue remodelling.

Pipe and Cigar Smoking Linked to Faster Lung Decline

Pipe and cigar smoking is linked to faster lung function decline and higher mortality, even among people who have never smoked cigarettes.

WHO Updates Influenza Vaccine Strains for 2026–27 Season

The WHO has announced updated influenza vaccine strains for the 2026–27 northern hemisphere season, reflecting evolving flu virus patterns worldwide.

Female doctors and nurses reviewing information on a desktop computer in a clinical setting

Could Adaptive AI Reshape Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Autonomy?

Adaptive artificial intelligence may reshape neuroplasticity, raising concern that cognitive autonomy could be gradually compromised.

MASLD: The Leading Cause of Cirrhosis in South America?

Multicentre study in South America suggests MASLD is a leading cause of cirrhosis, highlighting rising metabolic risk factors and gender-balanced insights.

Rising CT Scans in Elderly Raise Radiation Questions

The proportion of CT scans performed in patients aged 60–90 has risen over 10 years at a hospital, highlighting concerns about repeated radiation exposure.