Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Rituximab Supports First-Line Treatment in Pemphigus Foliaceus

A meta-analysis found rituximab achieved complete remission in 75% of patients with pemphigus foliaceus, supporting its use as first-line treatment.

EAACI 2026 Interview: Aspasia Karavelia

The JMA serves as a bridge between early-career professionals and the wider EAACI community. Our goal is not only to provide educational…

ESHRE 2026 Interview: Anis Feki

The central challenge is inequity. Across Europe, access to fertility care still depends too heavily on where people live, on funding…

Memory B Cells Predicted BCG Response in Bladder Cancer

Higher pretreatment memory B cell infiltration and mature tertiary lymphoid structures were associated with improved BCG response and longer recurrence free survival in patients with non muscle invasive bladder cancer.

MHRA Approves Nerandomilast for Pulmonary Fibrosis

The MHRA has approved nerandomilast for adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive pulmonary fibrosis, expanding treatment options in the UK.

Kaposi Sarcoma Relapse Reported Despite HIV Viral Control

Kaposi sarcoma relapse was observed in people living with HIV despite viral suppression, with chemotherapy responses seen in a small prospective cohort.

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Belimumab Doubles Apparent Lupus Remission Rates

Modified outcome definitions excluding corticosteroid metrics demonstrate that belimumab significantly improves lupus remission rates compared to placebo.

ESHRE 2026 Interview: Karen Sermon

I think whole genome sequencing is probably the next major step. Once you’re analysing an embryo, it becomes technically possible to look…

Serum REG3α Enhances Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity Detection

A prospective study suggests the serum REG3α biomarker is associated with clinical and endoscopic activity in ulcerative colitis and may complement C reactive protein testing.

Kaposi Sarcoma Risk in People with HIV Linked to MAVS Gene Variant

A genome-wide association study identified a MAVS gene variant associated with Kaposi sarcoma in people living with HIV, highlighting inherited susceptibility.