European Archives - Page 174 of 1392 - European Medical Journal

Airway Bacteria Show Protective Effect in Pneumonia and Flu

Airway bacteria like Streptococcus oralis may boost natural immune defences, helping protect against pneumonia and viral infections, new research suggests.

CML Study Reveals Transcript Type Influences Imatinib Effectiveness

A study finds that CML patients with the e13a2 BCR-ABL1 transcript show poorer molecular responses to imatinib compared to those with e14a2, suggesting transcript type may influence treatment outcomes.

ESC 2025: CPR Devices Put to the Test in Zero Gravity

Automatic chest compression devices outperform manual methods for CPR in simulated zero gravity, with piston devices meeting guideline-recommended standards.

ESC 2025: Ethnic Differences Shape Cardiovascular Outcomes in Hypertension

A major analysis finds Afro-American patients with hypertension face higher cardiovascular morbidity, while Asian patients carry a greater risk of stroke.

Reducing Hidden Costs of Childhood Food Allergy Management

A recent mixed-methods study evaluated NOURISH-US, a revised food-supplement programme designed to ease costs for households with a child aged 12 or younger managing any food allergy.

Steatotic Liver Disease Increases Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

This nationwide South Korean cohort study examined over six million young adults aged 20–39 years to assess new-onset AF according to contemporary SLD subtypes.

Transfusions After Rheumatoid Arthritis Joint Surgery Tied to Serious Risks

A nationwide study of more than 66,000 rheumatoid arthritis patients undergoing joint replacement found that blood transfusions are declining but remain linked to higher complication risks, especially in older adults and those with comorbidities.

Older Women Report Sexual Dysfunction but Less Distress, Study Finds

A study of over 3,400 women aged 50+ found that while sexual dysfunction was common in both midlife and older women, those aged 65 and above reported less distress, suggesting shifting expectations and perceptions with age.

PD-1 Inhibitors Plus Chemotherapy Show Promise in Advanced Gastric Cancer

A new study finds that PD-1 inhibitors combined with chemotherapy achieved a 97.7% disease control rate and median progression-free survival of 13.5 months in advanced gastric cancer patients.

Could Low Vitamin D Increase Thyroid Cancer Risk?

Lower vitamin D levels linked to higher thyroid cancer risk, new meta-analysis suggests clinical importance.