Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

dementia

New Trial Targets Sensory Loss in Dementia Care

A pilot cluster randomised study in Ireland shows structured sensory intervention is feasible in dementia care, with strong staff engagement and device uptake.

red blood cell

Ultra Running Accelerates Red Blood Cell Ageing

Multi omics analysis shows ultra running drives inflammatory and oxidative red blood cell damage, impairing deformability and accelerating ageing.

codfish oral immunotherapy

Codfish Oral Immunotherapy Boosts Fish Allergy Desensitisation

Codfish oral immunotherapy improved desensitisation rates in children with fish allergy, though sustained unresponsiveness remained limited.

Clinician discussing COVID-19 vaccination timing with an immunocompromised patient

COVID-19 Vaccination Recommended for Immunocompromised Patients

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for immunocompromised patients for the 2025–2026 season, according to new guidance.

contraceptives

NHS Data Reveals Unequal Access to Contraceptives

Rates of prescription of contraceptives are more than 30% higher in the least deprived areas of England, according to new NHS data.

Adult with asthma at home near window, highlighting indoor air quality and ventilation

Adult Asthma Morbidity Tied to Home Exposures

Statewide Texas survey data link indoor ventilation and smoking to higher adult asthma morbidity from 2019–2022.

Mastering Mycology: Interview with Dimitrios Kontoyiannis

From the very beginning of my career as a postdoctoral research fellow, studying fungal infections in patients who are immunosuppressed has been fascinating in many aspects…..

Protein Prevents Cardiac Cellular Senescence - EMJ

CCN5 Protein Prevents Cardiac Cellular Senescence

The team demonstrated that CCN5 effectively inhibited doxorubicin-induced cardiac cellular senescence in both cardiac myoblasts and fibroblasts.

Minimal Disease Activity in Atopic Dermatitis - EMJ

Minimal Disease Activity Sustained in Atopic Dermatitis

Most early responders with atopic dermatitis sustain minimal disease activity at one year, with baseline factors predicting long-term control.

A photograph of the Thames river and City of London skyline at night

UK pharma M&A stalled, biotech thrived in 2025

A new report suggests biotech took the lead in UK healthcare M&A in 2025, outpacing pharma and life sciences.