US Archives - Page 47 of 165 - European Medical Journal

ICD-10-CM Study Finds Women Face Higher Risks in Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

Sex differences in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) severity and outcomes were highlighted in a retrospective study using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes, with findings showing that females face higher risks of sepsis and mechanical ventilation during hospitalization compared to males.

Payment Incentives Show Modest Impact on Prostate Cancer Testing

Confirmatory testing for men with low-risk prostate cancer increased steadily in recent years, but a payment incentive program was not linked to a statistically significant improvement in its use, according to a large cohort study.

Weekend Recovery Sleep Emerges as a Safeguard for Cognitive Function

Insufficient weekday sleep may elevate the risk of dementia, but new research suggests that weekend recovery sleep can mitigate this risk for certain dementia subtypes.

Paternal Childhood Smoke Exposure Harms Offspring Lung Function

Paternal prepubertal exposure to passive smoke is associated with impaired lung function trajectories in their children, persisting from childhood into middle age and raising the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Benign Acute Childhood Myositis Rises After COVID-19 Pandemic

Benign acute childhood myositis (BACM) has seen a sharp rise in incidence during the post-COVID era, according to a retrospective study from a tertiary pediatric center.

Effectiveness of IL-6 Therapy in the Elderly with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Targeting IL-6 signaling shows reassuring safety and effectiveness in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to recent postmarketing and registry data.

Injections of Blood Plasma Speed Ulcer Recovery in Diabetes

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy significantly enhances the healing of diabetic foot ulcers compared with standard wound care, according to findings from a randomized controlled trial that assessed both clinical outcomes and histopathological changes.

Familiar Surgical Teams Improve Urologic Cancer Outcomes

Greater familiarity among surgical teams significantly improves outcomes in renal, bladder, and prostate cancer procedures, according to a new study assessing team membership and cohesion.

Disease Clusters in Midlife Strongly Predict Stroke Risk

Midlife health profiles defined by clusters of coexisting conditions significantly influence ischemic stroke incidence and severity, according to a large analysis of participants in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study.

Corticosteroid Use in Asthmatic Children Raises Fracture Risk

Children with asthma face a heightened risk of fractures, particularly when treated with corticosteroids, according to findings from a large nationwide cohort study.