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...

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/...

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/...

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...

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...

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...

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/

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

The future of cardiology may lie in predicting disease before symptoms ever appear. In this interview, @erictopol.bsky.social discusses how AI, genomics, imaging, and digital health could transform cardiovascular prevention over the next two decades. Read here: www.emjreviews.com/cardiology/a...

Kidney transplant rejection could soon be caught before damage is done. A new NK cell assay detected immune activation early - no biopsy needed. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/nephrology/n...

Can a single dose of psilocybin reshape the brain? New research found that one high dose of “magic mushrooms” triggered measurable changes in brain function and anatomy within hours, with some effects lasting up to a month. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

A weight-loss drug may help fix the "what's the point" feeling at the core of depression. Oral semaglutide reduced effort discounting in depression - the first trial of its kind. Discover more: www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/new... #Semaglutide #Depression #GLP1

7 hantavirus cases, including 3 deaths, have been identified on a transatlantic cruise ship. WHO currently assesses global risk as low. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

💉 A 1-minute immunotherapy jab for cancer is now available on the NHS - replacing a 2-hour IV infusion. Pembrolizumab's new injectable form covers 14 cancer types and will benefit ~14,000 patients a year in England. 🔗: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal... #Oncology #Immunotherapy #NHS #CancerCare

How early does air pollution start to impact respiratory health? New data suggest the effects may begin in infancy, with higher exposure linked to more infections and early wheezing. Learn more on EMJ: www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...

Asthma trial update: An inhaled anti-TSLP biologic reduced airway inflammation markers by 23% in moderate-to-severe asthma - with a strong safety profile. Could inhaled biologics replace injections as the standard of care? Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/allergy-immu...

Cognitive decline may begin up to 8 years before a heart attack or stroke. ASPREE data from 9,400+ adults shows faster deterioration across memory, fluency & cognition well before cardiovascular events. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne...

The results are in 📣 It's time to see what held firm and what trends took shape. How did HCPs consume medical content in 2025? Find out now: www.emjreviews.com/emj-gold/inf... #pharmamarketing #medicalaffairs

Healthy life expectancy in the UK has dropped by 2+ years in a decade - now just 60.7 years for men and 60.9 for women. In 90% of local areas, people fall ill before they can even claim their pension. The inequality gap is widening fast. Explore more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

Can AI predict Alzheimer’s risk using everyday health data? New research suggests medical history and diet may offer strong predictive power without costly scans. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne...

First-in-human trial: An inhaled anti-TSLP biologic reduced airway inflammation markers by 23% in moderate-to-severe asthma - with a strong safety profile. Could inhaled biologics replace injections for asthma? Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/allergy-immu...

A to Z. That's the idea behind the Alphabet Strategy - a framework designed to make sure nothing gets missed in the diabetes review. In this Webinar, Vinod Patel explains why holistic care matters, and exactly how to put this approach to work in your clinic. www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/web...

NEW research suggests that where patients live may shape how eosinophilic esophagitis (#EoE) presents, with urban residency linked to a more allergic and inflammatory disease profile. Read the article in @emjreviews.com: www.emjreviews.com/gastroentero...

Heart failure risk may be predicted years in advance. New research shows routine CT scans could identify high-risk patients up to five years before onset. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/cardiology/n...

What is the mental health impact of smartphone overuse? A study of nearly 2,000 students found significant associations between smartphone addiction, anxiety, and depression. The findings highlight a growing public health concern. Uncover more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

Vaping has been linked to a higher risk of dementia. New research found increased risk of early cognitive decline among e-cigarette users aged 18 to 25, based on cognitive screening outcomes. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne... www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne... #MedSky #MedicalNews

Could GLP-1 therapies cause erectile dysfunction? New research suggests a potential association with increased rates of erectile dysfunction in men with Type 2 diabetes. However, experts stress that causation has not been established. Explore here: www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/new...

The NHS is already stretched - and thousands of roles may be cut. New data highlight growing financial strain across trusts. Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

Antibiotic resistance genes may be present from birth. New research presented at @ESCMID Global 2026 found ARGs in newborns within hours of life. Learn more: t.co/jvJjXjMyP9

BREAKING NEWS: Domestic abuse rates are higher among nurses and midwives than the general population, but why? Read more on EMJ: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

Did you know AI can predict disease from just one night’s sleep? According to @jameszou.bsky.social , AI models can analyse sleep data to predict over 100 different diseases. Explore the interview: t.co/qA1fUODuGC t.co/OhrbWuigDW

Global efforts to eliminate hepatitis are falling behind. Millions remain undiagnosed and untreated. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/hepatology/n...

How reliable is mental health content on social media? 📱 A new review suggests over half of posts may contain misinformation, particularly on platforms like TikTok. Experts warn this could shape beliefs, influence self-diagnosis, and delay care. Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne...

AI could significantly improve lung cancer detection. A new model achieved over 96% accuracy in identifying tumours on CT scans. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...

Can mental health services keep up with rising demand? New data show 1 in 7 consultant psychiatrist posts are vacant across England, with shortages pushing clinicians to breaking point. www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

AI can identify autism in children using eye-tracking with 85% accuracy, new research shows. A step toward more objective early screening. Read more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

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