European Archives - Page 8 of 1383 - European Medical Journal

Intermittent Fasting Trial in Crohn’s Disease - EMJ

Intermittent Fasting Reduces Crohn’s Disease Activity by 40%

A clinical trial suggests intermittent fasting may reduce Crohn’s disease activity and improve symptoms, without calorie restriction.

Urinary Incontinence Screening Boosts Primary Care Referrals - EMJ

Automated Screening Boosts Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis in Women

Automated urinary incontinence screening in primary care increased diagnoses and pelvic floor therapy referrals among more than 72,000 women in a US quality-improvement study.

AI Retinal Imaging for Blood Pressure Biometry - EMJ

AI Retinal Imaging Enables Contactless Blood Pressure Biometry

Researchers demonstrate that AI retinal imaging can estimate blood pressure non-invasively, potentially improving long-term hypertension assessment.

Biological Cutoffs Optimise Plasma p-tau217 Testing - EMJ

Plasma p-tau217 Cutoffs Improve Amyloid Detection Accuracy

Biologically informed plasma p-tau217 cutoffs improve amyloid beta detection accuracy and cost efficiency, outperforming standard thresholds and highlighting subgroup specific strategies for clinical implementation.

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Hidden Bronchiectasis Burden

New registry data show bronchiectasis affects multiple alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency genotypes, not just Pi*ZZ, with key implications for screening.

Menstrual Cycle Awareness Lowest Among Under-25s

Participants under 25-years-old had the lowest rates of menstrual awareness in both cycle and period length in a 2026 cross-sectional analysis.

GLP-1RAs Monitored at 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics is the first at which GLP-1RAs will be monitored by the World Anti-Doping Agency, amid their growing use.

Lifestyle and Mental Health Play Key Role in Adult Acne

A study of nearly 12,000 adults links sedentary behaviour, late sleep and psychological distress to higher adult acne risk, while regular exercise shows protective benefits.

Can Immediate TB Treatment Save Lives in HIV Sepsis? - EMJ

Immediate TB Therapy Fails to Improve HIV Sepsis Survival

Major trial finds immediate or high-dose TB treatment does not lower overall mortality in HIV-related sepsis, except in confirmed TB cases.

Ketogenic Diet Shows Promise in Treatment-Resistant Depression

A UK trial suggests a ketogenic diet may modestly improve symptoms in treatment-resistant depression, but adherence remains a challenge.