US Archives - Page 25 of 137 - European Medical Journal

Elite Soccer Players Adapt to Chronic Back Pain Without Losing Performance

Elite soccer players with chronic low back pain (CLBP) or motor control impairment (MCI) may be able to maintain their game-day performance despite these conditions, according to new research.

Repurposed Parkinson’s Drug Benztropine Targets Tuberculosis

A Parkinson’s disease medication has demonstrated potent activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis through a novel host-directed mechanism, offering a potential new avenue for combating the disease and addressing antimicrobial resistance.

New AI Models Advance Knee Osteoarthritis Prediction

Recent advancements in machine learning (ML) are offering new opportunities to predict the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis with greater accuracy, supporting earlier intervention and more personalized care.

TNF Inhibitors Linked to Lower Cancer Risk in Psoriasis

Patients with psoriasis initiating biologic therapy, particularly tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, may have a reduced long-term risk of developing primary malignancies compared with biologic-naïve individuals, according to a large retrospective cohort study.

Can Just 3,000 Steps a Day Be Enough for Heart Health?

In adults with hypertension, walking as few as 3,000 steps per day, well below the widely cited 10,000-step benchmark, is linked to a significantly lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), new research shows.

Post-Transplant Cognitive Impairment Lacks Clear Cause

Cognitive impairment remains a significant concern for liver transplant recipients, with new research showing that neurological decline persists even when hepatic encephalopathy is no longer present.

Oxygen Delivery Method Impacts Intubation Risk in ICU Patients

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy may significantly reduce the need for intubation in critically ill patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PjP), according to a new multicenter retrospective analysis.

Interstitial Lung Disease Doubles Risk of Lung Cancer

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is independently associated with a significantly higher risk of developing lung cancer, according to new findings from a large population-based cohort study that controlled for genetic factors.

China Confronts Chikungunya Surge as Cases Near 8,000

Nearly 8000 chikungunya cases have been reported in southern China since mid-June, according to national health officials, marking one of the country’s largest recorded outbreaks of the mosquito-borne virus.

IL-1 Inhibitors Effective for Refractory SURF Cases

New research has identified clinical features that may predict resistance to colchicine in patients with the syndrome of undifferentiated recurrent fever (SURF), offering potential guidance for more targeted treatment approaches.