EMJ

01/01/2026

Could a low-dose strategy be the key to treating children who were previously told they were too high-risk for allergy therapy?

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A study shows very low-dose oral immunotherapy safely improves tolerance to multiple nuts in children with food allergies. Find out more about this approach.

31/12/2025

New study finds that medical care does not always align with patients' goals at the end of life.

Researchers analysed survey responses from over 1,000 adults to determine whether care during advanced illness prioritises comfort or life extension.

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Researchers analysed survey responses from more than 1,000 adults taking part in a large multisite trial of advance care planning.

30/12/2025

What does a new UK trial tell us about the promise of immune-based strategies for treating early Parkinson's disease?

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Keep reading to learn why an immune therapy trial did not slow early Parkinson's disease progression.

27/12/2025

🚭 E-cigarette use may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

A large systematic review and meta-analysis of over 1.5 million people found higher rates of myocardial infarction and stroke among e-cigarette users - with particularly elevated risk in former smokers who v**e.

The findings challenge assumptions about cardiovascular safety and highlight the need for caution in clinical guidance.

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New meta-analysis finds e-cigarette use may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, even after adjusting for cigarette smoking.

26/12/2025

Can a vaccination for pneumonia also protect your gut?

A recent study suggests that pneumococcal vaccination reduces the colonisation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the potential disruption of the gut flora.

Understand why: https://hubs.la/Q03YSn6t0

24/12/2025

Why do we need national cystic fibrosis (CF) registers globally?

This series with Nicholas Simmonds explores advances in CF therapies, the vital role of national CF registries, and how CF shows up in adulthood.

Watch here: https://hubs.la/Q03YQ_lw0

24/12/2025

Uncover the biggest highlights in Oncology this year, with key insights from leading clinicians across the field. In this highlights episode, Catherine Glass explores cutting-edge developments in oncology this year including the evolution of clinical trial management.

Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q03Y-HZn0

23/12/2025

Ni****ne withdrawal heightens pain sensitivity in smokers, who require substantially more postoperative analgesics than non-smokers.

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22/12/2025

🎁 Challenge accepted? EMJ's Quiz of the Year is officially UNWRAPPED!

2025 brought us incredible breakthroughs, pivotal trial data, and therapeutic advances that changed patient care. How many do you remember?

Test your clinical knowledge with our interactive Year in Review quiz - featuring month-by-month highlights, expert insights, and instant scoring.

Play now: https://hubs.la/Q03YT9XX0

22/12/2025

A major 4-year study shows that daily social media use can lead to small, gradual inattention increases for children.

Read the full study: https://hubs.la/Q03YS7jH0

22/12/2025

Have you seen our Winter Flagship journal publication yet?

Inside, uncover expert insights from our esteemed Editorial Board below:

- Prof Markus Peck-Radosavljevic, Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
- Prof Lászlo Vécsei, University of Szeged
- Prof Abdullah Erdem Canda, Yildirim Beyazit University
- Prof Ahmad Awada, Jules Bordet Institute

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22/12/2025

What did our readers find most interesting this year? Discover more below.

🍺 Quitting Alcohol May Worsen Cholesterol, Decade-Long Study Reveals: https://hubs.la/Q03YQYX20

🧠 Early Detection of Brain Diseases with Speech-Based AI Screening: https://hubs.la/Q03YQZw60

🦴 Chinese Scientists Develop “Bone Glue” for Shattered Fractures: https://hubs.la/Q03YQYRJ0