Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Children of Healthcare Workers Show Altered Nasal Microbiome

Children of healthcare workers had lower nasal microbial diversity, suggesting parental occupation may influence early-life microbial exposure.

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Cancer Cases Rising Significantly Among Under 50s in England

New analysis reveals rising cancer diagnoses among under-50s in England, prompting calls for more research.

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Contactless Vital Sign Monitoring Delivers High Accuracy

A validation study found that contactless vital sign monitoring accurately measured respiratory and heart rates while maintaining performance across a range of realistic care scenarios.

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Rituximab Shows No Clear Advantage in SLE Lupus Nephritis

Rituximab, mycophenolate mofetil, and cyclophosphamide strategies have shown no significant differences in 52-week outcomes in SLE with lupus nephritis.

Adenomyosis

ESGE 2026: Radiofrequency Ablation Shows Promise for Adenomyosis

Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation showed encouraging reductions in adenomyosis lesion size and improvements in symptoms. The experimental approach also attracted interest for its potential to preserve fertility.

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Gen Z to advise ABPI in new Youth Advisory Council

The ABPI group will allow teenagers to have a say in how the pharmaceutical industry recruits, communicates and builds trust with Gen Z.

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Brain Network Changes Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer

A review of 22 imaging studies links cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors to changes in four brain networks.

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Does Intermittent Fasting Ease Symptoms Across Rheumatic Diseases?

Intermittent fasting notably reduces disease activity in patients with rheumatic disease, but current evidence remains conflicting.

7 Oct 2026

Recognising and Diagnosing PPD

Explore perinatal depression screening, DSM-5 diagnosis, EPDS tools, and multidisciplinary care in this interactive postpartum…

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Preoperative CALLY Index Stratifies Hepatocellular Carcinoma Prognosis

A retrospective study of 611 patients found that a low CALLY index was independently associated with poorer disease-free survival and overall survival following hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma.