Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

China Confronts Chikungunya Surge as Cases Near 8,000

Nearly 8000 chikungunya cases have been reported in southern China since mid-June, according to national health officials, marking one of the country’s largest recorded outbreaks of the mosquito-borne virus.

IL-1 Inhibitors Effective for Refractory SURF Cases

New research has identified clinical features that may predict resistance to colchicine in patients with the syndrome of undifferentiated recurrent fever (SURF), offering potential guidance for more targeted treatment approaches.

Can Ascorbic Acid Reduce Post-Reperfusion Syndrome In Liver Transplantation?

Ascorbic acid (AA) supplementation could potentially reduce post-reperfusion syndrome (PRS) during liver transplantation

Key Driver in Gastric Cancer Progression Uncovered

A new review highlights the growing role of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 isoform IIIb (FGFR2b) protein in gastric and gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinomas.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Slows Chronic Disease Progression in Older Adults

A Swedish study finds anti-inflammatory diets slow chronic disease accumulation in older adults, supporting diet as a key tool in multimorbidity prevention.

Biologic Switching Enhances Treatment but Increases Infection Risk in Psoriasis

Biologic switching in psoriasis improves skin outcomes but requires careful infection monitoring, finds major review.

Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease Not Linked to Tooth Decay

A large Iranian study has found no significant association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and higher tooth decay rates.

CPAP Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in High Risk Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

CPAP therapy lowers cardiovascular risks in high-risk obstructive sleep apnoea patients, new multi-trial study finds.

AI Autocontouring Tool Shows Promise in Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Planning

AI-assisted autocontouring safely outlines organs for prostate radiotherapy, study finds—though manual edits are still needed for the prostate itself.

Shorter Pre-XDR Tuberculosis Regimen Falls Short in Trial

A global trial finds a shorter all-oral regimen for pre-XDR tuberculosis fails to match the efficacy of standard care, with poorer results in those with extensive disease.