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A major NHS England initiative makes the morning-after pill free of charge at nearly 10,000 high street pharmacies across the country.

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The 2025 edition of EMJ Respiratory is here - packed with the latest research shaping the future of the field.

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Patients who understand and use basic skincare - cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen - tend to have milder acne, according to new research.

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New research shows that pairing brain stimulation with mindfulness in VR may boost focus.

Could this be a powerful new path for mental health and cognitive training?

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New research links childhood BMI trajectories to COPD risk in adulthood.

Children with persistently above-average or overweight BMI had higher COPD incidence later in life, highlighting the importance of early weight management for long-term lung health.

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Gout Flares After Stroke Rise in First Week Gout flares occurred in about 4% of hospitalized stroke patients, typically within 6 days, often in the paretic limb, with many first diagnoses uncovered. Findings support early evaluation and colchic...

Did you know that about 1 in 20 stroke patients experience a gout flare within the first week, often in the paralyzed limb?

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New analysis shows triple-drug therapy may be the most effective for treating brucellosis.

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Immunotherapy helps fight melanoma, but can have hidden tolls on daily life.

Patients report fatigue, skin problems, and sexual dysfunction, both during and after treatment.

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New findings: Children with nephrotic syndrome or juvenile arthritis can safely stop steroids when the dose is reduced slowly under specialist care.

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Smoking may accelerate Huntington’s disease progression -especially for women.

New research links smoking to earlier symptom onset and faster motor and cognitive decline.

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Could a gut hormone be linked to brain inflammation?

New research suggests that GLP-1 might also play a role in nerve overactivity seen in a rare autoimmune condition.

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Growing Up with Dogs May Shield Children from Asthma Early-life exposure to dog allergen Can f1 was linked to lower childhood asthma risk and improved lung function by age five, with genetic factors influencing the effect.

Could growing up with a dog help prevent asthma in children?

Early exposure to dog allergens may improve lung function by age five.

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Can omega-3 help recovery after serious head injury?

A new trial found they reduced inflammation and stress in the body - but didn’t improve long-term recovery outcomes.

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Could tiny molecules in the blood and spinal fluid help predict cerebral palsy?

New genetic research highlights metabolites that may protect, or increase risk - opening doors for prevention.

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Why do women with Huntington’s disease show slower brain atrophy but faster clinical decline than men?

A new global study sheds light - and calls for sex-specific strategies in care and research.

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New research shows asthma care works better when it treats both body and mind.

In a study, patients who received psychological support plus breathing training had less anxiety, better lung function, and higher satisfaction than those on standard care alone.

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New real-world data from Japan reveals both progress and gaps in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma.

The study highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing efficacy with patient quality of life.

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Did you know nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide may be living with complex PTSD?

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What are the biggest barriers to achieving equitable vaccine access?

Tina Tan, President, @idsainfo.bsky.social shares priorities, challenges, and innovations shaping the field of microbiology and infectious diseases.

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Antibody-drug conjugates are a breakthrough for ovarian and cervical cancers, but eye side effects like keratopathy & blurred vision can impact treatment.

Early detection and supportive care are key to keeping patients on therapy.

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Did you know that midlife health profiles can strongly influence risk and severity of ischemic stroke?

People with clusters of cardiovascular or metabolic conditions face higher likelihood, often before age 70.

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A 46-year-old woman’s recurrent breast abscess was finally traced to the rare bacterium Lawsonella clevelandensis.

Traditional tests came up negative, but advanced molecular sequencing pinpointed the culprit, allowing targeted treatment and a full recovery: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/mi...

Did you know that children with asthma face a higher risk of bone fractures - and the risk is even greater with corticosteroid use?

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Scalp micropigmentation is proving to be a safe, minimally invasive way to restore the look of fuller hair in localized alopecia.

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A new study has found that greater surgical team familiarity leads to faster procedures, shorter hospital stays, and fewer readmissions in urologic oncology.

Consistency in teams drives better outcomes and efficiency.

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Alzheimer’s disease trials have changed dramatically over the past 30 years - growing larger, longer, and more precise.

These shifts are reshaping the search for treatments, and may have contributed to the recent progress in the field.

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MRSA infections are climbing. New modeling shows community-acquired and hospital-acquired cases are closely linked, with prevalence now above 45%.

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🚶‍♂️Emerging research shows GLP-1 drugs may also improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.

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