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Key Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients With Sjögren’s Disease

A study finds Sjögren’s disease patients have 70% higher mortality risk, with infections, cancers, cardiovascular issues, and factors like age, low C4, and heart failure.

Mobile App Reduces Opioid Misuse After Caesarean Section

Mobile app reduces opioid misuse after cesarean section, optimising prescriptions and mitigating public health risks.

BRCA1/BRCA2 Carriers Face Elevated Risk of Second Cancers

BRCA1/BRCA2 carriers face significantly higher risks of second cancers, including ovarian and pancreatic, after breast cancer.

15% of Children Aged Under 3 Years Receive Invalid Vaccine Doses

Research reveals that 15% of children aged 0–35 months in the USA received at least one invalid vaccine dose between 2011–2020.

Wearable Tech Predicts IBD Flares Weeks in Advance

Wearable devices like Apple Watches, Fitbits, and Oura Rings could revolutionise inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management.

Exploring Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Massimo Colombo

EMJ is thrilled to present an interview with Massimo Colombo, Past Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Milan, Italy, that…

Study Explores Acne Relapse Rates After Isotretinoin

The study revealed that 22.5% of patients experienced acne relapse, and 8.2% required isotretinoin retrial.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Discovery Sparks Treatment Potential

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the University of Michigan Medical School, and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have made significant strides in understanding idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), an incurable and progressive lung disease.

White Button Mushrooms Found to Halt Cancer Progression

A groundbreaking study has revealed that white button mushrooms (WBM) may reduce immune suppression and enhance anti-cancer immune responses in patients with prostate cancer.

Interruptive Alerts Boost Suicide Risk Screening

A recent clinical trial sheds light on how interruptive clinical decision support (CDS) systems can significantly enhance suicide risk assessments in healthcare settings.