European Archives - Page 299 of 1216 - European Medical Journal

New Model Detects Liver Cancer Risk in Noncirrhotic Patients with Hepatitis B

A newly developed prognostic model predicts liver cancer risk in patients with hepatitis B without cirrhosis, identifying a nonlinear relationship between viral load and cancer risk

Arm Position Significantly Impacts Blood Pressure Readings

New research has shown that nonstandard arm positions during blood pressure measurements significantly overestimate systolic and diastolic BP

Optimal Treatment Strategies for Sjögren's Disease-Associated Lymphoma Revealed

A new study has highlighted the optimal treatment strategies for managing non-Hodgkin lymphoma in patients with Sjögren’s disease

The Surprising Impact of Hot Temperatures on Raynaud’s Disease

The severity of Raynaud’s disease is not only linked to very low temperatures, but also hot environments that reach 35°C and above, according to recent research.

Ultrasound Method Can Detect Cellular Rejection in Liver Transplant Cases

A new ultrasound measurement technique has the potential to help detect and stage acute cellular rejection in liver transplant patients, recent research has revealed

Exposure to Lead and Folate During Pregnancy Linked to Autistic-like Behaviours

Lead exposure during pregnancy is associated with increased autistic-like behaviours in children, and this relationship may be mitigated by higher gestational folate levels supplementation.

Study Reveals Mechanisms of Platelet FXIII-A Retention During Activation

A new study has revealed insights into the behaviour of platelet factor XIII-A, a major cytoplasmic protein, during platelet activation.

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CDC panel backs expanded use of pneumococcal vaccines in adults

Pfizer and Merck’s pneumococcal vaccines have been recommended for adults aged 50 and over in the US, potentially opening up a new market.

Study Identifies Genetic Marker for Severe Ulcerative Colitis

A Danish genome-wide association study has identified a genetic marker linked to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with increasing incidence.

Frailty Predicts Severe Infections in Older Adults with Vasculitis

New research has demonstrated that frailty, a measure of biological age, predicts severe infections in older adults with incident antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.