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Sacroiliac Bone Marrow Oedema Found in 30% of Healthy Adults - EMJ

Sacroiliac Bone Marrow Oedema Common in Healthy Adults

A large German MRI study found sacroiliac bone marrow oedema in nearly 30% of healthy adults, raising concerns over potential overdiagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis.

Person with Parkinson’s disease discussing daily life after deep brain stimulation with a clinician.

Parkinson’s Disease Surgery Restores Daily Independence

Parkinson’s disease patients described restored autonomy after STN-DBS, while still fearing symptom recurrence in daily life after surgery.

Doctor discussing TALAPRO-3 prostate cancer treatment options with a patient.

ASCO 2026: TALAPRO-3 Delays Prostate Cancer Progression

TALAPRO-3 data show talazoparib plus enzalutamide delayed progression in HRR-deficient metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer.

Microplastics Linked to Stroke and Cardiometabolic Disease

Coastal communities with higher microplastics exposure showed increased prevalence of stroke, diabetes, and hypertension in a large U.S. analysis.

Spicy Food and Alcohol Intake Shown to Shape Gut Microbiome

A new Korean metagenomic study found that ingesting spicy food and alcohol in conjunction can negatively affect the gut microbiome and potentially cause dysbiosis.

Low Testosterone May Predict High-Grade Prostate Cancer

Low testosterone levels were linked to higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer progression during active surveillance.

WHO Steatotic Liver Disease Resolution Marks Global Policy Shift

The World Health Assembly has formally recognised liver disease within the global NCD agenda, prompting calls for national action and accountability.

House Dust Mite SLIT Induces Protection in At-Risk Preschoolers

Preventive house dust mite SLIT induced blocking antibodies and reduced allergic immune responses in sensitised preschool children.

Healthcare professional using an electronic medical record alert to support chlamydia screening in primary care.

Chlamydia Screening Alert Boosts Primary Care Testing

Chlamydia screening increased in primary care when medical assistants received real-time electronic medical record alerts.

Cervical Cancer Screening: Self-Collection Programme in US

A mail- and clinic-based HPV self-collection programme increased cervical cancer screening completion and reduced reliance on pelvic examinations.