Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

Adverse Childhood Experiences in Parents of Children with Sickle Cell Disease

Parents of children with sickle cell disease experience increased adverse childhood experiences and lower resiliency with increased hospital visits.

Europe Faces Uphill Battle Against Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

A European cohort study finds only 40% of patients with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis achieved successful treatment outcomes, with mortality and failure rates remaining high.

AAIC 2025: SNAP Participation May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Participation in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is associated with slower cognitive decline in older adults, potentially offering a protective effect against age-related cognitive impairments.

Waist Circumference Adds Prognostic Value to BMI in Postmenopausal Women

A landmark study of 139,000 postmenopausal women shows that waist circumference offers crucial insight into mortality risk—even among those with a healthy BMI.

Topical Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Psoriasis

Results showed the secretome-HA sponge improved skin hydration, reduced transepidermal water loss, increased skin elasticity.

Physical Activity Drops Years Before Heart Disease Diagnosis, Study Finds

Adults later diagnosed with cardiovascular disease show declining activity years before onset, highlighting the importance of lifelong exercise.

Ear Acupuncture May Aid Urinary Incontinence Recovery

The researchers suggest that the success of true auriculotherapy may be due to its influence on bladder control mechanisms, possibly via the vagus nerve.

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide is linked to increased dementia risk, according to a major new meta-analysis involving over 24 million people.

Uncommon Infection in Renal Transplant Patient Raises Concern

A recent case study reveals a rare infection caused by Enterococcus cecorum, a bacterium typically associated with poultry, in a renal transplant recipient.

First Human PET Study Validates Intranasal Insulin Delivery to Brain

Learn how PET study shows safe, targeted brain delivery of intranasal insulin, a critical step for future Alzheimer’s treatments.