Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Machine Learning Aids Diagnosis of Interstitial Pneumonia

A machine learning model combining CT radiomics with clinical data has shown accuracy comparable to experienced pulmonologists in diagnosing usual interstitial pneumonia and predicting survival outcomes.

Deep Learning Model Boosts Accuracy of CT Lung Screening

A deep learning algorithm has shown promise in improving the risk assessment of lung nodules on CT scans, potentially reducing false positives in lung cancer screening.

Combined Brain Stimulation and Therapy Boosts Stroke Recovery

Patients with aphasia caused by stroke or traumatic brain injury experienced the greatest improvements in language recovery when transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) was combined with speech-language therapy (SLT).

Global Study Revealed Persistent Gaps in Diabetes Care Worldwide

A global study covering 204 countries found that fewer than one in four people with diabetes achieved optimal glycaemic control, highlighting persistent gaps in diagnosis and treatment despite improvements since 2000.

Shrimp Allergy More Common in Adults Than Children

Large-scale surveys, such as those conducted by the University of Chicago, align with these findings, reporting crustacean allergy prevalence of around 1.2%.

Cigarette Smoke Found to Impair Stem Cell Function

Cigarette smoke significantly impairs the regenerative functions of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), raising critical concerns for their therapeutic use in regenerative medicine, according to a new review.

Hidden Oxygen Drops Linked to Child Sleepiness

Children with sleep-disordered breathing who experience a higher hypoxic burden show stronger links to sleepiness and disease severity, according to new research.

Study Questions Need for Prolonged Antibiotics in Cirrhosis

The results demonstrated a high probability, 97.3%, that shorter durations of antibiotic prophylaxis, including no treatment, were noninferior to longer durations for all-cause mortality.

International Consensus Group Updates Diagnostic Framework for Vascular Dementia

Updated global criteria standardise diagnosis of vascular cognitive impairment and dementia, incorporating biomarker guidance and preclinical assessment.

Plant-Based Diet Reduces Risk of Diabetes: Evidence from Cambridge Study

Eating a more plant-based, sustainable diet may cut diabetes risk and reduce greenhouse emissions, large UK study finds.