Katie Wright

London

Editorial Assistant at EMJ- European Medical Journal

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Prostate Cancer Surgery Rates Drop in Low-Risk Cases

1 week ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

A LARGE retrospective cohort study has revealed a significant decline in the surgical overtreatment of low-risk prostate cancer over the past two decades. By analysing data from 185,928 male patients across two registries, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) and the Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MUSIC), researchers found a more than fivefold reduction in the number of prostatectomies resulting in pathologic grade group 1 (pGG1) diagnoses from 2010 to 2024.
Blood Test Reveals Early Biomarkers for Teen Depression

1 week ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

A BLOOD test identifying nine specific microRNAs has been found to distinguish adolescents with depression from their healthy peers, offering a promising new biomarker for early detection and intervention in teenage depression. Adolescent depression is a growing public health concern, often leading to chronic symptoms, poor treatment response, and lifelong mental health challenges.
Flu Vaccine Prevented Over 100,000 Hospitalisations Last Winter

1 week ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

FLU vaccination prevented up to 120,000 hospital admissions in England during the 2024/25 season, despite concerning declines in uptake among some vulnerable groups, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports. The UKHSA analysed national flu data for the 2024/25 winter season, marked by high influenza activity and pressure on NHS services. Using routine surveillance and vaccine effectiveness modelling, the agency estimated that the flu vaccine averted between 96,000 and 120,200 hospitalisations.
Autism in Toddlers: No Early Sex Differences at First Diagnosis

1 week ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

A LARGE-SCALE study of over 2,500 toddlers has found no significant early-age clinical differences between males and females with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), suggesting that sex differences in autistic traits may emerge later in development rather than at the time of first diagnosis. Understanding whether boys and girls with autism present with different symptoms at the earliest stages of life is crucial for early identification, intervention, and tailoring support.
Tezepelumab Achieves Clinical Remission in Severe Asthma

1 week ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

SEVERE ASTHMA is a complex and burdensome condition, often resistant to conventional therapies. Biologics targeting type 2 (T2) inflammation have transformed treatment, improving symptoms and reducing exacerbations. Tezepelumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), offers broader T2 suppression and is unique in being licensed for use regardless of T2 biomarker levels.
AI Model Enhances Liver Cancer Risk Prediction Accuracy

2 weeks ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

A NOVEL AI model named PLAN-B-DF has been developed to improve the prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Unlike previous models, which relied primarily on clinical and demographic data, PLAN-B-DF incorporates imaging biomarkers derived from abdominal CT scans using a deep learning-based auto-segmentation algorithm called DeepFore.
Global Diarrhoeal Deaths Drop, But Burden Persists

2 weeks ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

NEW global estimates from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study reveal a sharp decline in diarrhoeal deaths over three decades, with the most significant gains seen in young children, but the disease continues to exact a heavy toll worldwide. Researchers used a combination of data sources and advanced modelling tools to estimate incidence, prevalence, and mortality for diarrhoeal diseases across 204 countries and territories from 1990–2021.
Skin Bacteria Shape Immune Response to UV Light

2 weeks ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

THE SKIN is home to a dynamic ecosystem of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that together form the cutaneous microbiome. This microbiome is highly individualised and varies depending on body location and environmental factors. Recent research now sheds light on the complex interactions between skin microbes and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, particularly focusing on a molecule called cis-urocanic acid (cis-UCA), a UVB-induced compound with known immunosuppressive effects.
Combined Therapy Reduces Daytime Incontinence in Children

3 weeks ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

FUNCTIONAL daytime urinary incontinence (FDTUI), defined as involuntary urine leakage during waking hours, can significantly affect a child’s quality of life and confidence. In a recent prospective, randomised clinical trial, researchers explored the effectiveness of combining biofeedback training with osteopathic techniques to improve outcomes in children with FDTUI. The study included 117 children who were randomly assigned to one of three groups.
New Data Expose Depth of UK Childhood Obesity Crisis

3 weeks ago | emjreviews.com | Katie Wright

NEW research from a network of UK universities reveals that children attending NHS excess weight clinics in England are overwhelmingly from deprived backgrounds and often face complex health and developmental challenges, highlighting the urgent need for targeted, multidisciplinary intervention. The study, presented at the European Congress on Obesity, analysed data from over 3,000 children referred to 32 specialist weight clinics across England since their launch in 2021.