European Archives - Page 298 of 1108 - European Medical Journal

Birth and BRCA: Breast Cancer Risk After Childbirth

Study reveals higher mortality risk for breast cancer diagnosed within 10 years postpartum, particularly among BRCA mutation carriers, highlighting need for further investigation.

Overcoming the Burden of Inaccurate Penicillin Allergy Labels

Research shows direct oral penicillin challenges can be delivered safely and effectively to patients with PALs by non-allergy healthcare professionals, mitigating antimicrobial resistance.

Maternal Diabetes Linked to Increased Offspring Fracture Risk

A recent study highlights the crucial role of the intrauterine environment in shaping skeletal health and fracture susceptibility later in life, urging exploration of underlying mechanisms and longitudinal studies.

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Childhood Asthma

According to new study, no association is found between SARS-CoV-2 infection and new asthma diagnoses in children during an 18-month study, highlighting other significant risk factors for asthma.

Pollution’s Impact on Childhood Brain Development

Research reveals early exposure to nitrogen dioxide air pollution determines a reduced attention capacity in children aged 4–8, especially in males, urging further investigation.

Review of the 2024 World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO)

The 24th edition of the annual World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO) took place this year in London, UK, from the 11th–14th of April…

Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer Linked to Higher Risk of Second Malignancy

A retrospective review reveals brachytherapy may elevate long-term pelvic second malignancy risk compared to radical prostatectomy, urging continued screening and education.

New Screening Protocol Detects Aggressive Prostate Cancer

The ProScreen trial introduces a three-step prostate cancer screening method, offering potential to detect aggressive cancers while reducing unnecessary diagnoses. Read more.

Optimising Teriparatide Use in Osteoporosis

Dr Enrique Casado and Professor Lothar Seefried talk about the of early identification of individuals at risk of osteoporosis fractures…

Screening Snag: Limitations of Questionnaire-Based Osteoporosis Screening

Self-administered questionnaires as screening tools for osteoporosis are not sufficient for systematic screening due to low and differential screening uptake…