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thrombosis

Kinase Regulates Platelet Thrombosis

Researchers have identified serine threonine kinase 10 as a key regulator of platelet function, haemostasis and thromboinflammation.

AI in IBD

In this series, host Catherine Glass speaks with Michael Byrne about the rise of AI in endoscopy, tackling bias, and redefining clinical trials.

High Mortality and Neurological Sequelae in Adult Bacterial Meningitis

Adult bacterial meningitis continues to carry high mortality and neurological complications, especially from Listeria, Streptococcus pyogenes, and pneumococcus.

Man lying in an indoor tanning bed under ultraviolet light, wearing protective tanning goggles to reduce eye exposure.

Indoor Tanning Behaves Like Smoking for Skin

Indoor tanning bed use substantially raises melanoma, BCC, and cSCC risks, underscoring this well-established carcinogenic profile.

cancer risk

Cancer Disparities Seen Among Kidney Transplant Recipients

Kidney transplant recipients from socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods face important inequalities in cancer risk and outcomes…

Obesity and IBD Key Risk Factors for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

A large Mendelian randomisation study reveals that higher BMI and IBD causally increase hidradenitis suppurativa risk, providing actionable insights for dermatologists and patient counselling.

Close-up of a hand holding an air quality sensor displaying PM2.5 levels against a blurred city skyline, illustrating outdoor air pollution exposure linked to glycolipid metabolic disorders.

Outdoor Air Pollution and Glycolipid Metabolic Disorders Risk

In a nationally representative cohort outdoor air pollution exposure was associated with chances of glycolipid metabolic disorders.

Managing Eye-Related Adverse Events

Some cancer medicines may cause problems with the eyes or with vision. In this short video, ophthalmologist Dr Neel Pasricha shares his…

Basophil Activation Test Predicts Milk Allergy Risk - EMJ

Basophil Activation Test Promising for Predicting Severity of Cow’s Milk Allergy

The basophil activation test may help identify children at risk of severe allergic reactions to cow’s milk, improving safety during oral food challenges.

Nephrostomy-Associated Sepsis Risk Factors Identified - EMJ

Risk Factors for Nephrostomy-Associated Sepsis Identified in Cancer Patients

A retrospective study identifies clinical, laboratory, and imaging predictors of sepsis and mortality after nephrostomy tube placement in cancer patients.