American Medical Journal

Loneliness and social isolation are growing public health concerns.

Recent data reveals that digital interventions, like virtual support groups, can meaningfully reduce loneliness. In contrast, self-guided apps showed limited impact.

Read on: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ne...

Mediterranean Diet "Mandatory" for Graves' Disease Treatment A Mediterranean diet enriched with selenium improves clinical outcomes for Graves' disease patients with mild Graves' ophthalmopathy, reducing inflammation, weight gain, and insulin resistance.

A Mediterranean diet could become a mandatory part of treatment for patients with Graves' Disease.

Find out why: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ge...

How Menopause Alters Systemic Sclerosis Outcomes Menopause status, especially early menopause, impacts systemic sclerosis presentation, increasing risks for vascular and pulmonary involvement, according to a multicenter analysis of over 1,500 women.

Did you know that menopause can significantly shape how systemic sclerosis presents and progresses in women?

Find out how understanding menopause’s impact could lead to more personalized care: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/rh...

This World Brain Day, take a look at the latest headlines changing the face of neurology care.

Artificial Sweetener Alters Vascular Function: lnkd.in/eXq3F5pA

Mediterranean Diet Trial Yields Mixed Results: lnkd.in/eHRSqrjm

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Dementia and Stroke Risk: lnkd.in/ekvA6DHe

Why are patients in 2025 still struggling to get diagnosed with a disease discovered in 2003?

Find out in this interview with John H Stone, Massachusetts General Hospital, where he reflects on his pioneering research into IgG4-related disease: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/rh...

Silent Sexual Health Crisis After Breast Cancer Most breast cancer survivors experience sexual health issues post-treatment, but few receive guidance from clinicians, turning instead to social media for support, a new survey shows.

Sexual health struggles are common, and deeply distressing, for breast cancer survivors. However, most say they get little to no support from their healthcare teams.

Now is the time to act: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/on...

Can reducing mucus plugs improve asthma outcomes and lung function?

Join experts Mario Castro and Njira Lugogo in a two-part podcast mini-series as they explore clinical insights from the VESTIGE trial: tinyurl.com/msnkbb6h

See full US Prescribing Information for dupilumab: tinyurl.com/wdwktee5

In this insightful interview, Erika Hamilton, Chair, ASCO
Scientific Program Committee, reflects on how involvement in communities can shape more than careers - it can shape the future of medicine.

Uncover her thoughts on this year’s most exciting advances: hubs.la/Q03wD6Sm0

This #WorldSkinHealthDay, learn all about the cutting-edge science changing skincare by harnessing the power of good bacteria.

Read Richard Gallo, UC San Diego's full interview with AMJ: hubs.la/Q03w2rwT0

🚨 New study from Calgary Hospitals 🚨

Testing for latent tuberculosis before starting immunosuppression is key to reducing unclear test results and guiding proper care.

Discover the study findings on AMJ: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/re...

People with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 medications may have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases.

Find out more: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/rh...

AMJ's latest Respiratory journal is out now.

Inside, uncover expert insights from @atscommunity.bsky.social and beyond, and all the latest updates you need to know in the respiratory space.

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Two promising biomarkers have just been incorporated into the revised 2024 McDonald criteria, offering improved diagnostic precision for multiple sclerosis.

Discover more: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ne...

Why Some Cystic Fibrosis Variants Evade Treatment Study maps proteostasis changes in cystic fibrosis variants, revealing NBD1 structural instabilities that limit drug response and offering new therapeutic directions for poorly responsive CFTR mutatio...

Why do some cystic fibrosis variants not respond to current treatments?

A new study uncovers hidden structural instabilities in the CFTR protein that may explain drug resistance in certain cases.

Read now: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/re...

As cancer treatments advance and autoimmune diseases rise, onco-rheumatology is becoming an essential new specialism.

A new study stresses the need for collaborative care, with rheumatic side effects from immunotherapy affecting up to 10% of patients: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/on...

Bridging the Catatonia Knowledge Gap in Clinics New review debunks ten myths about catatonia, highlighting the need for validated screening tools and earlier clinical recognition to reduce morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.

Did you know catatonia isn’t just a symptom of schizophrenia?

A new review challenges 10 myths about this high-risk condition.

Find out more on AMJ: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ne...

A serious brain infection needs serious action.

New research finds that neurosurgery dramatically lowers the risk of death and complications in adults with brain abscess.

Find out more: hubs.la/Q03sS4BT0

Did you know that people with autism face major barriers in dermatology - despite being at higher risk for some skin conditions?

A new review is calling for sensory-aware care, communication tools, and systemic reform to close the gap.

Find out more: hubs.la/Q03snRv20

GPT-4o Extracts Neural Circuit Data for Epilepsy Research AI model GPT-4o accurately extracts brain circuit data from scientific literature, offering a faster, reliable way to advance SUDEP research and understand cardiorespiratory control mechanisms.

Breakthrough in epilepsy research 🧠

A new study shows GPT-4o can accurately extract neural pathway data from dense scientific papers - cutting down hours of manual work.

Discover how: hubs.la/Q03s8pDh0

Discover more of Joseph Sirven, Chair, American Academy of Neurology's insights in his full interview with EMJ: hubs.la/Q03s2hr70

City Living Raises Asthma Risk Across the Lifespan Urban air pollution, low greenness, and dense built environments significantly increase asthma risk across life stages, according to a 14-cohort European exposome analysis.

Did you know that long-term exposure to urban air pollution, limited green space, and built-up environments can raise asthma risk by up to 15%?

A new study highlights the need to consider environmental factors in asthma prevention and management across a patient's life course: hubs.la/Q03rQsDg0

People with epilepsy, especially those with focal or non-motor seizures, may be more likely to experience grapheme-color synesthesia than others.

Uncover the intricacies of this condition: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ne...

Rising Threat: Candida Eye Infections Demand Urgent Action Candida endophthalmitis is a growing cause of vision loss in candidemia patients. Timely diagnosis, antifungal therapy, and integrated care are key to improving outcomes.

Fungal eye infections are rare - but rising.

Eye infections now affect twice as many candidemia patients as before, posing a serious threat to vision.

Discover more: hubs.la/Q03rqhvy0

RSV isn’t just a respiratory threat.

New research shows adults hospitalized with RSV face higher odds of heart complications than those with COVID-19 or flu - including dysrhythmias and heart failure.

Discover the latest ahead of this RSV season: hubs.la/Q03rcSY10

Lipid-Rich Emulsion Outperforms Standard Cream in Eczema Study A new study reveals that a physiologic lipid-based emollient significantly improves skin barrier function and ceramide profiles in adults predisposed to atopic dermatitis, outperforming a standard gly...

How can dermatologists restore the skin barrier at the molecular level?

A new study has found that targeted lipid supplementation significantly improves skin barrier integrity in adults with eczema-prone skin - outperforming standard emollients.

Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/de...

Did you know that athletes exercising in polluted air show significant inflammatory responses compared to those in nonpolluted air conditions?

Find out why: hubs.la/Q03qRYPd0

US Sees Growing Mortality Burden from Vascular Dementia A new US-based study reveals a sharp rise in vascular dementia-related deaths from 2005 to 2020, with notable geographic and racial disparities.

Vascular dementia deaths are rising - fast.

New data uncovers stark regional and racial disparities. Why are deaths climbing, and who’s most at risk?

Find out on AMJ: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ne...

Can AI that listens reshape epilepsy care?

Ambient intelligence tools are now documenting clinical encounters in real time - offering relief from paperwork and burnout in neurology clinics.

Find out more: hubs.la/Q03pVz0Y0

From the latest in targeted therapy to the fundamentals of genomics, we are on the ground ready to report back on all the insights shared at this year's ASCO meeting.

Subscribe to AMJ Oncology to be the first to know when our full congress coverage is out: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/ma...

For the first time, avian influenza has shown sustained transmission in U.S. dairy cattle 🔗https://hubs.la/Q03pGtct0

Viral loads have been detected in raw milk and dozens of human cases are linked to the outbreak.