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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 13h
Could donor-specific immune tolerance transform post-transplant care? An experimental cell therapy combining transplantation with donor stem and memory immune cells enabled substantial reductions in immunosuppression in two high-risk recipients,. www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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Spanish Breakthrough Paves the Way Toward Drug-Free Organ Transplants
Donor stem cell therapy reduced immunosuppression in two transplant recipients, offering a potential route towards drug-free transplantation.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 13h
Could cancer risk be identified from birth? Researchers found cancer-predisposing genetic variants in archived newborn blood spots, raising the possibility of identifying some children at risk of early-onset cancer before symptoms develop. Uncover more: www.emjreviews.com/innovations/...
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Genomic Newborn Screening Could Detect Childhood Cancer Risk
Genomic newborn screening identified cancer-predisposing variants in children who developed early-onset malignancies. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 13h
What happens when a patient or family feel their concerns aren’t being heard? Martha’s Rule provides a route to request an urgent independent clinical review when a patient’s condition is deteriorating. Now, the initiative is expanding to every A&E in England www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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Martha’s Rule to Expand Across England’s A&Es
Martha’s Rule will expand to every A&E in England by March 2028, giving patients, families, and staff access to urgent care reviews.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 23/09/2026
In our latest Editor’s Pick, EMJ Editor Sean Boyle highlights a standout review exploring the impact of factors such as fatigue and medication burden, and why HCPs need to look beyond the data alone. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ar... #Neurology #MultipleSclerosis #HCPs
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 21/09/2026
Around 23 million miscarriages occur worldwide every year. Research still hasn't caught up. In this video, Dr Alena Sofieva, Journal Lead for EMJ Reproductive Health, shares the research she wants to see more of. Read more on page 19: www.emjreviews.com/reproductive...
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 11/09/2026
Full series now available: Intersectionality and Transgender Health Tonia Poteat, explores how structural factors and HIV disparities shape health equity for transgender and gender-diverse communities, while discussing how to turn evidence into clinical change. 🎧 www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 07/09/2026
What happens when race, income, housing, and stigma intersect in transgender health? In this series, Tonia Poteat explores how intersectionality shapes the health and wellbeing of transgender communities. Stay tuned for Part 2 and 3 coming later this week. 🎧: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 03/09/2026
Could drones help close gaps in access to essential medications? Drone medication delivery could offer a new way to reach patients in pharmacy deserts, particularly across underserved urban and rural communities. Explore the story: www.emjreviews.com/innovations/...
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Drone Medication Delivery Expands Access for Pharmacy Deserts
Drone medication delivery could improve pharmacy access, convenience and resilience while addressing barriers in pharmacy deserts. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 28/08/2026
New cancer cases have risen by around 30% since 2000, while healthcare spending on cancer has more than doubled since 1995. Experts are calling for earlier diagnosis, integrated care pathways and more people-centred services. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/innovations/...
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Cancer Care Faces Rising Demand Across Europe
Cancer care demand rose across Europe as cases and spending increased, highlighting need for integrated early care. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 28/08/2026
Can AI match the human connection in diabetes prevention? An AI-led programme delivered similar clinical outcomes and greater engagement than human coaching, yet nearly half of participants said they would have preferred a human coach. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/new...
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AI-led Diabetes Prevention Programme Proves Unsatisfying for Patients
Researchers found AI-led diabetes prevention boosted engagement and speed of uptake, but people preferred a human-led approach.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 28/08/2026
Full series now available: Innovation, Research, and Inclusion in LGBTQ+ Health Dr Carl Streed Jr explores how stronger evidence, clinician training, and clearer guidance can support better gender-affirming care and improve outcomes for LGBTQIA+ patients. 🔗: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 28/08/2026
A first-of-its-kind HIV drug reaches the NHS for patients resistant to all other options. After initial dosing, lenacapavir needs just two injections a year - and is part of England's plan to end HIV transmission by 2030. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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NHS Rolls Out Trailblazing Treatment for Drug Resistant HIV
Lenacapavir will offer new hope to NHS patients with drug-resistant HIV, supporting England’s goal to end HIV transmission by 2030.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 20/08/2026
In our new Editor’s Pick series, EMJ Editor Sean Boyle, shares a selected article exploring biologics in non-severe asthma, including cost and patient outcomes, alignment with European health strategy and the need for early intervention. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/allergy-immu...
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 14/08/2026
A mother’s gut microbiome could help shape her baby’s microbial development. New research found the maternal gut microbiome was the main source of bacteria colonising the infant gut, while delivery mode and breastfeeding were key influences on how it developed. www.emjreviews.com/reproductive...
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Maternal Gut Microbiome Could Shape Infant Health
A large scale study finds the maternal gut microbiome is a key source of infant gut bacteria and may predict eczema risk in infants.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 14/08/2026
"WHO has issued a major warning over the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. More than 4,300 cases and 2,000 deaths have been reported, with the outbreak already the fastest growing on record. What is making this outbreak so difficult to contain? Read the full story: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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WHO Chief: ‘Congo Ebola Outbreak to be Worst Ever'
WHO warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak could become the worst ever, with conflict, limited resources and rapid spread hampering containment.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 14/08/2026
Topical finasteride improved hair density in men with pattern hair loss - without the systemic side effects of the oral form. After 52 weeks, hair density rose significantly at the vertex and temples, with no sexual or mood-related effects reported. www.emjreviews.com/dermatology/...
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Topical Finasteride Improved Male Pattern Hair Loss
Topical finasteride 0.25% improved hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia after 52 weeks in a real world study.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 14/08/2026
Could we filter “forever chemicals” from human blood? A German study suggests that a cholesterol-lowering treatment could help remove PFAS (“forever chemicals”) from the bloodstream, while its effects on microplastics were less consistent. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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Cholesterol Treatment Removes ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Blood
Learn how apheresis could be used to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from the blood as early research shows promise.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 11/08/2026
Could current breast cancer screening criteria be missing women most at risk? New research suggests NICE referral criteria may miss up to 95% of women under 50 who later develop breast cancer. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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UK Breast Cancer Screening Programme Missing 95% of High-Risk Women
New research suggests current NHS breast cancer referral criteria misses most women under 50 at risk. Learn how broader risk assessment could find many more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 11/08/2026
Using the end of UK sugar rationing in 1953 as a natural experiment, researchers found that people exposed to lower sugar intake during pregnancy and the first two years of life had a 27% lower risk of developing dementia. www.emjreviews.com/innovations/...
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Early Sugar Restriction Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Early-life sugar restriction was associated with lower dementia risk and healthier brain ageing. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 20/07/2026
Are former elite footballers more prone to anxiety and depression? A new study presented at AAIC 2026 suggests yes. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne...
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Soccer Players Show Altered Brain Health in Midlife: AAIC 2026
Data presented at AAIC 2026 show former soccer players have higher depression and anxiety rates and altered brain volume in midlife.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 20/07/2026
A blood test for Alzheimer's could flag cognitive decline risk up to a decade before symptoms appear. Plasma p-tau217 predicted progression in nearly 2,700 cognitively healthy adults - adding value beyond brain imaging and genetic testing. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne...
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Alzheimer's Blood Test Predicts Decline Over 10 Years: AAIC 2026
New AAIC 2026 data show an Alzheimer's blood test can predict cognitive decline risk up to a decade before symptoms appear.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 20/07/2026
WHO is calling for urgent action on the global cancer burden. With cancer cases projected to approach 35 million annually by 2050, the organization is urging greater investment in prevention, equitable access to care, and stronger health systems. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/oncology/new...
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Cancer Cases Projected to Double by 2050, Says WHO
Cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050, according to a new report released by WHO. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 20/07/2026
New evidence links oral contraceptives to depression outcomes. Analysis of nearly 2.5 million women found oral contraceptive users were 31% more likely to receive a depression diagnosis than non-users, supporting closer monitoring of mood during treatment. www.emjreviews.com/reproductive...
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Oral Contraceptives Linked to Heightened Depression Risk
Researchers highlighted an association between hormonal oral contraceptives and depression in healthy women. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 14/07/2026
Could metabolic health play a bigger role in bone disease than we once thought? This feature explores the emerging relationship between inflammation, insulin resistance, and secondary osteoporosis. 🔗: www.emjreviews.com/flagship-jou... #BoneHealth #Endocrinology #Osteoporosis #MetabolicHealth
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 13/07/2026
EMJ's news wrap is here: 📌 Healthy Diet May Delay Dementia Even with Alzheimer’s Pathology: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne... 📌 NHS App to Launch New AI Triage Tool: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal... 📌 Rumination Strongly Linked to Depression in Adolescents: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 13/07/2026
New research identifies another potential side effect of GLP-1 therapy. Patients with Type 2 diabetes receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists had a 48% higher rate of smell and taste disturbances compared with those taking other antidiabetic medications. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/new...
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GLP-1 Use Tied to Smell and Taste Disturbances
Read more about the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy on smell and taste in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 13/07/2026
Food allergies don't affect every patient equally. Researchers found women, particularly those with multiple food allergies, experienced significantly poorer health-related quality of life than men, highlighting the need for more personalised support. 🔗: www.emjreviews.com/allergy-immu...
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Females with Food Allergies Face Lower Quality of Life than Males
Read more about disparities in food allergy health-related quality of life.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 13/07/2026
Alcohol causes 2.6 million deaths a year - so why do 40% of countries still have no national plan to tackle it? A study of 141 countries reveals uneven progress on alcohol policy between 2010 and 2019. Read the analysis: www.emjreviews.com/hepatology/n...
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Alcohol Policy Preparedness Improved, but Global Gaps Persist
Alcohol policy preparedness improved globally, but major gaps remain in planning and implementation. Learn more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 13/07/2026
Rumination may be a key driver of adolescent depression, new evidence suggests. Across 24,000+ teens, the repetitive-thinking pattern had a strong link to depressive symptoms. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal... #Depression #MedicalResearch #MentalHealth
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Rumination Strongly Linked to Depression in Adolescents
Read more about the correlation has been found between rumination and depression in adolescents, according to a new meta-analysis.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 08/07/2026
Could COVID-19 be fuelling a rise in sleep apnoea? A study of over 910,000 adults found elevated obstructive sleep apnoea risk after infection - even in those who were never hospitalised. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/cardiology/n...
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COVID-19 Linked to Increased Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk
COVID-19 may increase risk of new-onset obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 08/07/2026
Remote robotic surgery is moving closer to clinical reality. Surgeons in Brazil successfully performed a bariatric procedure at a hospital 3,200km away, highlighting the potential of robotic platforms to expand access to advanced surgical procedures. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/innovations/...
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Robotic Telesurgery Milestone Connects Surgeons 3,200km Away
A landmark robotic telesurgery procedure in Brazil shows how low-latency connectivity and digital surgical platforms may reshape bariatric care. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 07/07/2026
Could the key to better brain therapies lie in smarter drug delivery? Researchers have developed an engineered antibody approach that improves transport across the blood-brain barrier, with promising implications for RNA-based treatments and other CNS therapies. www.emjreviews.com/innovations/...
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Engineered Antibody Technology Boosts Brain Drug Delivery
New antibody technology improves RNA therapy delivery across the blood–brain barrier using engineered antibody targeting strategies. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 01/07/2026
A UK maternity care review calls for urgent change. The report identifies systemic failings at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, highlighting avoidable maternal and neonatal harm, workplace culture concerns, and health inequalities. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 30/06/2026
Could Alzheimer's-related brain changes differ between women and men with Parkinson's disease? Research presented at the @ean.org found women with Parkinson's had greater amyloid plaque pathology than men, despite similar cognitive outcomes. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne...
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Women with Parkinson's More Prone to Alzheimer's Pathology: EAN 2026
New EAN 2026 research finds women with Parkinson's disease carry more Alzheimer's-related amyloid plaque than men, despite similar cognition.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 23/06/2026
Type 2 diabetes is rising twice as fast in women under 40 than in those over 40, which is a 47% increase in just six years. Diabetes UK calls it a "wake-up call". Read more: www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/new...
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Type 2 Diabetes Rising Twice as Fast in Younger than Older Women
Learn more about rising rates of Type 2 diabetes in women over and under the age of 40, according to a new analysis from Diabetes UK.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 17/06/2026
How can we help patients with chronic kidney disease live longer, healthier lives? From dietary patterns to new treatment approaches and medication-related risks, ERA 2026 offered fresh perspectives on improving outcomes. Join EMJ Nephrology for more insights: www.emjreviews.com/mailing-list/
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 10/06/2026
The NHS is parking lung cancer scanners outside supermarkets - and it's working. - 10,678 cancers detected - 75%+ at early stages - People diagnosed early are 13x more likely to survive five years. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal... #MedSky #MedicalNews #Healthcare
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NHS Catches Lung Cancer Early Through Supermarket Scans
Read more about the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme, rolled out in supermarket car parks, sports stadiums, and busy high streets.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 10/06/2026
Could a week-long low-calorie diet optimise donor kidneys before transplantation? Research suggests short-term calorie restriction may trigger molecular changes linked to reduced inflammation, altered metabolism, and organ protection in living kidney donors. 🔗: www.emjreviews.com/nephrology/n...
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Effects of Calorie Restriction on Kidney Donors
How might short-term calorie restriction affect living kidney donors? Read on to find out more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 09/06/2026
Do changes in the oral microbiome affect the immune system during pregnancy? New research has identified links between pregnancy-related shifts in oral bacteria, microbial transmission, and immune cell populations. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/microbiology...
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Oral Microbiota Linked to Pregnancy-Related Immune Shifts
Read on to discover if there are potential associations between immune markers and oral-gut transmitted microbes during pregnancy.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 08/06/2026
A new treatment is offering hope for women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer. Mirvetuximab soravtansine, a targeted "Trojan horse" therapy, has been shown to extend survival and delay disease progression in patients who have stopped responding to chemotherapy. www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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New Life-Extending Drug for Women with Ovarian Cancer
The ovarian cancer drug mirvetuximab soravtansine extends survival in NHS patients with platinum-resistant disease using targeted therapy.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 08/06/2026
The link between social media and eating disorders in young adults is getting harder to dismiss. A new systematic review found consistent associations across six of seven studies - with appearance-focused content driving the strongest effects. See the review: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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Interplay of Social Media and Eating Disorders
Systematic review finds social media use is frequently associated with eating disorders and greater symptom severity in young adults.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 05/06/2026
Microplastics are turning up in our bodies. Now, a new study has linked them to stroke, diabetes, and hypertension. Discover more: www.emjreviews.com/cardiology/n...
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 04/06/2026
Arsenic in drinking water is linked to a 72% higher risk of urologic cancers. The meta-analysis also highlighted the risks of cadmium and vanadium in water supplies. Discover the findings: www.emjreviews.com/urology/news...
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Arsenic Exposure Linked to Higher Urologic Cancer Risk
Exposure to arsenic, cadmium and vanadium is linked to increased urologic cancer risk in a major meta-analysis. Read more on findings and implications.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 01/06/2026
Our most-read stories in May: 💡PCOS Renamed PMOS in Landmark Global Consensus: www.emjreviews.com/reproductive... 💡 Do Psychedelic Treatments Receive Disproportionate Media Hype? www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne... 💡 Air Pollution Linked to Poorer Brain Health: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne...
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 01/06/2026
Are women being overlooked in medical cannabis care? Experts at Cannabis Europa 2026 highlighted persistent gender disparities in access, alongside major gaps in research on menopause, the menstrual cycle, and chronic pain. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...
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Gender Disparities in Access to Medical Cannabis
Read more about gender disparities in medical cannabis research, development, and use, heard at Cannabis Europa 2026.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 31/05/2026
Your weekly news wrap is here: 📌 Wearable Devices Accepted by Patients with Serious Mental Illness: hubs.la/Q04jqCXl0 📌 Oestradiol-to-Oocyte Ratio May Predict IVF Outcomes in PMOS: hubs.la/Q04jrjZK0 📌 79th World Health Assembly: HIV Epidemic – Barriers and Breakthroughs: hubs.la/Q04js3-x0
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 28/05/2026
At #EASL2026, experts highlighted the growing focus on alcohol policy and prevention strategies to reduce liver disease harm across Europe. Discussions explored alcohol labelling, public health messaging, and the wider health burden linked to alcohol consumption. Read more: hubs.la/Q04jbsvr0
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EASL 2026: Alcohol Policy Efforts Sharpens Focus on Liver Disease Harm
Alcohol policy and liver disease were central at this EASL 2026 session. Experts called for stronger labelling and prevention action across Europe. Read more.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 26/05/2026
Headers in football may trigger short-term changes in the brain. New research found repeated and high-impact headers were linked to temporary increases in markers associated with neural damage and brain integrity. Explore here: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne...
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Football Heading Linked to Brain Biomarker Changes
Amateur soccer heading was associated with short-term increases in blood biomarkers linked to neural damage in a new study.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 26/05/2026
Red blood cells may hold the key to detecting heart and kidney disease years earlier. A simple blood test could read the biological fingerprint of vascular damage, even before irreversible organ injury occurs. Explore the study: www.emjreviews.com/nephrology/n... #Nephrology #MedSky #Cardiology
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New Blood Test to Revolutionise Heart and Kidney Disease Detection
A new blood test approach could detect vascular damage earlier than ever before, helping identify heart and kidney disease before symptoms appear.
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European Medical Journal @emjreviews.com · 26/05/2026
England has hit the UNAIDS 95-95-95 HIV targets - but 42% of new diagnoses are still late, and PrEP uptake in Black African communities remains below 40%. While progress is happening, inequalities remain. Read the full findings: www.emjreviews.com/microbiology...
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England Meets HIV Targets, But Inequalities Persist
England has again met UNAIDS HIV targets, but UKHSA warns major inequalities remain in testing, PrEP uptake, and late diagnosis rates.
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