European Archives - European Medical Journal

GLP-1s May be Effective Treatments for Mental Illness in Diabetes

Semaglutide is associated with a lower risk of worsening anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder in patients with co-occurring mental illness and diabetes.

Novel Cholesterol Drug Outperforms Existing Treatments

Novel Cholesterol Drug Outperforms Existing Treatments

The oral PCSK9 inhibitor achieved a mean LDL-C reduction of -64.6% from baseline, substantially outperforming bempedoic acid (-6.3%), ezetimibe (-27.8%), and combination therapy (-36.5%).

Novel Acid-Tolerant Bioadhesive for Gastric Perforation

Novel Acid-Tolerant Bioadhesive for Gastric Perforation

Scientists have unveiled a novel injectable acid-tolerant bioadhesive for large gastric perforation.

Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Outcomes Similar Across Ages

Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Outcomes Similar Across Ages

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy outcomes are comparable across age groups, including men aged 75 and older, with similar recovery and safety.

Artificial Intelligence Improves Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Diagnosis

Artificial Intelligence Improves Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Diagnosis

In a direct comparison, the AI models outperformed 24 clinicians when diagnosing a subset of patients.

Pregnant Women with HIV Face Sixfold Higher Tuberculosis Risk

Pregnant Women with HIV Face Sixfold Higher Tuberculosis Risk

Pregnant women living with HIV face a global tuberculosis incidence rate almost six times that of their non-pregnant HIV-negative counterparts, research has revealed.

Biomarker Predicts Risk in Atrial Fibrillation - EMJ

Neurofilament Light Chain Predicts Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

Each doubling of sNfL concentration increased the risk of major vascular events by 35% (adjusted hazard ratio: 1.35; 95% CI: 1.22–1.50; p

Photopatch Testing Improves Photoallergy Detection - EMJ

Sunscreen and NSAID Photoallergy Rates Higher Than Expected

A European study shows photopatch testing with longer occlusion improves detection of sunscreen and NSAID photoallergies.

Dementia Risk and Sedentary Behaviour - EMJ

19 -Year Study: Passive Sedentary Behaviour Increases Dementia Risk

This long-term study links mentally active sedentary behaviour to reduced dementia risk compared with passive activities in middle aged adults.

Measles Outbreak Drives Vaccine Push in London - EMJ

Measles Outbreak Drives Push for Vaccination in London

London measles outbreak prompts calls for stronger vaccination efforts, with low uptake and inequalities driving rising case numbers.