European Archives - Page 195 of 1633 - European Medical Journal

Moderna initiates phase 3 bird flu vaccine trial

A phase 3 study of Moderna’s investigational mRNA-based H5 pandemic influenza vaccine candidate has been initiated.

UK Lifelong Smoking Ban for People Born After 2008 Clears Parliament

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, banning anyone born after 2008 from ever being legally sold tobacco across the UK, now awaits royal assent.

Very Low Energy Ketogenic Diet Cuts MASLD Liver Fat by 77%

A ketogenic very low energy diet reduced liver fat by 77% in MASLD, outperforming a Mediterranean diet in a small randomised trial.

Left Ventricular Myocardial Strain Shows Sex-Specific Variations on CT

LV myocardial strain reference values from CT show sex-based differences in healthy adults, offering clinicians clearer guidance for interpreting cardiac imaging.

PCI in TAVR Patients Shows Limited Benefit in Frailty

PCI in TAVR patients who were frail was associated with a significantly higher risk of bleeding complications (hazard ratio: 2.51; 95% confidence interval: 1.23–5.11; p=0.011).

US court blocks CDC vaccine advisory panel appointments

A US court issued a preliminary injunction last month to freeze ACIP appointments, raising vaccination concerns for the upcoming respiratory disease season.

Elevated LDH Linked to Poor Outcomes in Advanced Non-Diabetic CKD

Higher LDH levels are linked to increased risk of renal decline and cardiovascular events in patients with advanced non-diabetic CKD.

What Even Is ‘Moderate’ IBD? Experts Can’t Agree

New research reveals a lack of consensus in defining moderate Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, limiting optimal treatment decisions.

Robotic Ureteric Reimplantation Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy

Robotic ureteric reimplantation is safe and effective for benign disease, with low complication rates and stable renal function, according to a UK study.

Nasal Spray Reverses Brain Ageing in Preclinical Study

Nasal spray therapy reduces neuroinflammation and improves memory in ageing models, suggesting a potential breakthrough in brain health research.