European Archives - European Medical Journal

Ants Could Inspire the Next Generation of Antibiotics

Ants produce diverse, targeted antimicrobial compounds that inhibit drug-resistant pathogens, including Candida auris, offering insights for new antibiotics.

Decoding the Genetics of Long COVID

A multi-omics study identifies causal genes and biological subtypes of Long COVID, revealing new therapeutic targets for personalised care.

Rare Genetic Variants Shed Light on Familial Lung Cancer Risk

Rare inherited genetic variants linked to mucin glycosylation and DNA repair significantly increase familial lung cancer risk, offering new targets for early detection.

Sarcoidosis

Novel Sarcoidosis PET/CT Tracer Highlights Systemic Inflammation

A proof-of-concept trial shows novel sarcoidosis PET/CT tracer detects inflammatory activity, supporting further clinical evaluation.

Intermittent Fasting or Calorie Restriction for Heart Health?

New real-world data suggest 5:2 intermittent fasting may offer modest cardiovascular benefits over calorie restriction in adults with overweight or obesity.

Male Infertility

Diabetes Linked to Male Infertility via Inflammation

Meta-analysis shows diabetes increases male infertility risk, with inflammation identified as a key underlying mechanism.

Autumn Clock Change and Short-term Health Effects - EMJ

Autumn Clock Change Linked to Reduced Mental and Cardiovascular Health Events

A large study found fewer mental health and cardiovascular events following the autumn daylight saving time clock change in England.

Hepatitis B

Rethinking Endpoints in Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment

By broadening definition of success to include sustained low-level HBsAg with suppressed HBV DNA, we can recognize clinically meaningful responses that improve patient outcomes, even without full antigen clearance.

cost effectiveness

Cryopreserved Platelets Underperform In Cardiac Surgery

The study included 202 adults undergoing cardiac surgery at 11 Australian tertiary hospitals between August 2021 and April 2024.

Brain Vessel Disease Risk Identified in Lupus

New research identifies age, anti-β2GP1 antibodies, and low complement C3 as key risk factors for cerebral small vessel disease in systemic lupus erythematosus.