Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Novel Ultrasound Score Predicts Mortality in Patients with Acute Heart Failure

The venous excess ultrasound score improves mortality prediction in acute heart failure patients, offering a better assessment of venous congestion than traditional methods.

Swedish Study Reveals Falling Melanoma Rates in Young Adults

Recent trends in melanoma incidence and mortality in Sweden reveal promising changes, particularly among younger age groups

How is Addison’s Disease Managed?

Addison’s disease is a rare but serious endocrine disorder, which presents unique challenges for healthcare providers.

Lower Fitness Linked to Worse Symptoms in Breast Cancer

A study finds that lower cardiopulmonary fitness is linked to more severe symptoms such as depression, poor sleep quality, and fatigue in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.

Shorter Radiation Course for Breast Reconstruction: ASTRO 2024

A shorter course of postmastectomy radiation therapy combined with breast reconstruction has been proven to be both safe and effective, according to a new study

Imaging Trade-Offs in Extremely Dense Breasts

New research has shed light on the trade-offs of contrast-enhanced mammography for imaging women with extremely dense breasts.

Oral Bacteria Linked to Increased Head and Neck Cancer Risk

A recent study has examined the potential link between the oral microbiome and the development of head and neck squamous cell cancer

Understanding Complications of Metabolically Healthy Obesity: CHEST 2024

A nationwide study presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting 2024 revealed rising trends in metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) among elderly patients hospitalized for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Neighborhood Disadvantages Increase Lung Disease Rates: CHEST 2024

A strong link has been identified between the cumulative impact of neighborhood-level environmental and social factors, known as the “neighborhood exposome,” and the prevalence of asthma and COPD in U.S. adults

New Score Predicts Clinical Outcomes in MAC Lung Disease: CHEST 2024

A new study has shown that the BACES score, a clinical tool used to predict mortality in non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease, can also help predict treatment outcomes in patients with Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease (MAC-LD)