European Archives - European Medical Journal

Small cell lung cancer image, ESMO 2026

Targeted Combination Improves Lung Cancer Survival: ESMO 2026

Osimertinib plus savolitinib cut death risk by 32% versus chemotherapy in selected patients with resistant lung cancer, according to new trial results presented at ESMO 2026.

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Dust Mite Sensitisation Linked to Concomitant Asthma

Molecular testing identifies distinct allergy profiles.

Lung Surgery Assessment Considers Psychological Reserve and Nutrition

Review highlights frailty and physiological reserve in lung surgery assessment.

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PSGL-1 Shows Promise as Cancer immunotherapy Target

A review highlights PSGL-1 as a potential cancer target, with encouraging findings from preclinical research.

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Clinical Model Predicts Outcomes in Unresectable Liver Cancer

A multicentre study developed and validated a FIT model combining fibrin degradation products, serum iron, and tumour burden score to predict survival in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma receiving combined therapy.

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Deep Learning Improves CT Assessment of Temporal Bone Lesions

A prospective study found that combining subtraction iodine maps with deep learning reconstruction improved temporal bone CT image quality, lesion delineation, and visualisation of bone involvement.

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New Personalised mRNA Therapy Improves Melanoma Outcomes: ESMO 2026

Intismeran improved melanoma outcomes and reduced reoccurrence by over 40%, but leaked trial data fell short of investor expectations, hitting Moderna and Merck shares.

Remote Ischemic Conditioning Reduces Pulmonary Fibrosis Damage

Remote ischemic conditioning reduced pulmonary fibrosis markers, inflammation, and tissue damage in a mouse model.

Artificial Intelligence Advances CNS Autoimmune Disease Care

Artificial intelligence may improve diagnosis, monitoring and risk stratification in CNS autoimmune diseases.

Delayed Asthma Diagnosis More Common in Young Children

Preschool children were less likely to have asthma diagnosed before hospitalisation, while regular follow-up was linked to fewer severe exacerbations.