European Archives - European Medical Journal

Blood-Based Inflammation Markers Predict Severity of Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

New research suggests routine blood-based inflammation markers could help predict which men with enlarged prostates are likely to develop more severe symptoms.

How Social Media Shapes Children’s Attention Over Time

A large USA study finds social media use is linked to increasing inattention symptoms in school-aged children over 4 years.

Nicotine Withdrawal Increases Pain Sensitivity

A study reveals how nicotine withdrawal increases pain and opioid use after surgery by altering brain activity.

Recombinant Mpox Virus Detected in England

The UKHSA has detected an inter-clade recombinant mpox virus in England; vaccines remain effective and risk to the public is low.

Rifaximin Use Linked to Higher Antimicrobial Resistance - EMJ

Rifaximin Use in Cirrhosis Linked to Increased Antimicrobial Resistance

A new multinational study reports that rifaximin use in cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy is linked to significantly higher risks of antimicrobial resistance and severe infections.

Ten-Year Data on Cardiac Changes in Marathon Runners

Ten-Year Data on Cardiac Changes in Marathon Runners

A major study examines ten-year heart changes in marathon runners, revealing reassuring findings for recreational endurance athletes.

Preterm Resuscitation Oxygen Levels Show No Advantage - EMJ

Higher vs Lower Oxygen in Preterm Resuscitation Shows No Difference, TORPIDO 30/60 Trial Finds

A major international trial reports no difference in outcomes when using higher vs lower initial oxygen levels for preterm resuscitation in extremely preterm infants.

Novel Intranasal Vaccine Shows Promise Against Whooping Cough

Novel Intranasal Vaccine Shows Promise Against Whooping Cough

New intranasal BPZE1 vaccine is safe and reduces Bordetella pertussis colonisation, offering hope for whooping cough prevention.

Study Finds No Clear Increase in Birth-Defect Risk from Topical Retinoids

Study Finds No Clear Increase in Birth-Defect Risk from Topical Retinoids

A new Nordic study reports no clear increase in major congenital malformations among infants exposed to topical retinoids in early pregnancy.

Adolescent Acne Linked to Distinct Facial Microbiota Profiles - EMJ

Distinct Microbial Signatures Linked to Acne in Diverse Adolescent Population

A large, multiethnic study reveals distinct facial microbiota patterns in adolescents with acne, identifying key bacterial species linked to acne pathology.