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Could metabolic changes affect lung health before diabetes develops?

At the @easdnews.bsky.social 2026, higher glucose levels and lower insulin sensitivity were associated with reduced lung function in adults without diabetes or lung disease.

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Impaired Insulin Sensitivity Linked to Lung Function: EASD 2026
Lung function was reduced with higher glucose, lower insulin sensitivity and impaired insulin clearance in adults without diabetes.
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October 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Could donor-specific immune tolerance transform post-transplant care?

An experimental cell therapy combining transplantation with donor stem and memory immune cells enabled substantial reductions in immunosuppression in two high-risk recipients,.

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Spanish Breakthrough Paves the Way Toward Drug-Free Organ Transplants
Donor stem cell therapy reduced immunosuppression in two transplant recipients, offering a potential route towards drug-free transplantation.
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September 30, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Could cancer risk be identified from birth?

Researchers found cancer-predisposing genetic variants in archived newborn blood spots, raising the possibility of identifying some children at risk of early-onset cancer before symptoms develop.

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Genomic Newborn Screening Could Detect Childhood Cancer Risk
Genomic newborn screening identified cancer-predisposing variants in children who developed early-onset malignancies. Read more.
https://www.emjreviews.com/innovations/news/genomic-newborn-screening-could-detect-childhood-cancer-risk/"
September 30, 2026 at 8:36 AM
What happens when a patient or family feel their concerns aren’t being heard?

Martha’s Rule provides a route to request an urgent independent clinical review when a patient’s condition is deteriorating.

Now, the initiative is expanding to every A&E in England

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Martha’s Rule to Expand Across England’s A&Es
Martha’s Rule will expand to every A&E in England by March 2028, giving patients, families, and staff access to urgent care reviews.
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September 30, 2026 at 8:35 AM
In our latest Editor’s Pick, EMJ Editor Sean Boyle highlights a standout review exploring the impact of factors such as fatigue and medication burden, and why HCPs need to look beyond the data alone.

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September 23, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Around 23 million miscarriages occur worldwide every year. Research still hasn't caught up.

In this video, Dr Alena Sofieva, Journal Lead for EMJ Reproductive Health, shares the research she wants to see more of.

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September 21, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Full series now available: Intersectionality and Transgender Health

Tonia Poteat, explores how structural factors and HIV disparities shape health equity for transgender and gender-diverse communities, while discussing how to turn evidence into clinical change.

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September 11, 2026 at 1:14 PM
What happens when race, income, housing, and stigma intersect in transgender health?

In this series, Tonia Poteat explores how intersectionality shapes the health and wellbeing of transgender communities.

Stay tuned for Part 2 and 3 coming later this week.

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September 7, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Could drones help close gaps in access to essential medications?

Drone medication delivery could offer a new way to reach patients in pharmacy deserts, particularly across underserved urban and rural communities.

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Drone Medication Delivery Expands Access for Pharmacy Deserts
Drone medication delivery could improve pharmacy access, convenience and resilience while addressing barriers in pharmacy deserts. Read more.
https://www.emjreviews.com/innovations/news/drone-medication-delivery-to-expands-access-for-pharmacy-deserts/"
September 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM
New cancer cases have risen by around 30% since 2000, while healthcare spending on cancer has more than doubled since 1995.

Experts are calling for earlier diagnosis, integrated care pathways and more people-centred services.

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Cancer Care Faces Rising Demand Across Europe
Cancer care demand rose across Europe as cases and spending increased, highlighting need for integrated early care. Read more.
https://www.emjreviews.com/innovations/news/cancer-care-faces-rising-demand-across-europe/"
August 28, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Can AI match the human connection in diabetes prevention?

An AI-led programme delivered similar clinical outcomes and greater engagement than human coaching, yet nearly half of participants said they would have preferred a human coach.

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AI-led Diabetes Prevention Programme Proves Unsatisfying for Patients
Researchers found AI-led diabetes prevention boosted engagement and speed of uptake, but people preferred a human-led approach.
https://www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/news/ai-led-diabetes-prevention-programme-proves-unsatisfying-for-patients/"
August 28, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Full series now available: Innovation, Research, and Inclusion in LGBTQ+ Health

Dr Carl Streed Jr explores how stronger evidence, clinician training, and clearer guidance can support better gender-affirming care and improve outcomes for LGBTQIA+ patients.

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August 28, 2026 at 10:20 AM
A first-of-its-kind HIV drug reaches the NHS for patients resistant to all other options.

After initial dosing, lenacapavir needs just two injections a year - and is part of England's plan to end HIV transmission by 2030.

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NHS Rolls Out Trailblazing Treatment for Drug Resistant HIV
Lenacapavir will offer new hope to NHS patients with drug-resistant HIV, supporting England’s goal to end HIV transmission by 2030.
https://www.emjreviews.com/general-healthcare/news/nhs-rolls-out-trailblazing-treatment-for-drug-resistant-hiv/"
August 28, 2026 at 10:18 AM
In our new Editor’s Pick series, EMJ Editor Sean Boyle, shares a selected article exploring biologics in non-severe asthma, including cost and patient outcomes, alignment with European health strategy and the need for early intervention.

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August 20, 2026 at 12:57 PM
A mother’s gut microbiome could help shape her baby’s microbial development.

New research found the maternal gut microbiome was the main source of bacteria colonising the infant gut, while delivery mode and breastfeeding were key influences on how it developed.

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Maternal Gut Microbiome Could Shape Infant Health
A large scale study finds the maternal gut microbiome is a key source of infant gut bacteria and may predict eczema risk in infants.
https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/news/maternal-gut-microbiome-could-shape-infant-health/"
August 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
"WHO has issued a major warning over the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.

More than 4,300 cases and 2,000 deaths have been reported, with the outbreak already the fastest growing on record.

What is making this outbreak so difficult to contain?

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WHO Chief: ‘Congo Ebola Outbreak to be Worst Ever'
WHO warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak could become the worst ever, with conflict, limited resources and rapid spread hampering containment.
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August 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Topical finasteride improved hair density in men with pattern hair loss - without the systemic side effects of the oral form.

After 52 weeks, hair density rose significantly at the vertex and temples, with no sexual or mood-related effects reported.

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Topical Finasteride Improved Male Pattern Hair Loss
Topical finasteride 0.25% improved hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia after 52 weeks in a real world study.
https://www.emjreviews.com/dermatology/news/topical-finasteride-improved-male-pattern-hair-loss/"
August 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Could we filter “forever chemicals” from human blood?

A German study suggests that a cholesterol-lowering treatment could help remove PFAS (“forever chemicals”) from the bloodstream, while its effects on microplastics were less consistent.

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Cholesterol Treatment Removes ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Blood
Learn how apheresis could be used to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from the blood as early research shows promise.
https://www.emjreviews.com/general-healthcare/news/cholesterol-treatment-removes-forever-chemicals-from-blood/"
August 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Could current breast cancer screening criteria be missing women most at risk?

New research suggests NICE referral criteria may miss up to 95% of women under 50 who later develop breast cancer.

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UK Breast Cancer Screening Programme Missing 95% of High-Risk Women
New research suggests current NHS breast cancer referral criteria misses most women under 50 at risk. Learn how broader risk assessment could find many more.
https://www.emjreviews.com/general-healthcare/news/uk-breast-cancer-screening-programme-missing-95-of-high-risk-women/"
August 11, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Using the end of UK sugar rationing in 1953 as a natural experiment, researchers found that people exposed to lower sugar intake during pregnancy and the first two years of life had a 27% lower risk of developing dementia.

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Early Sugar Restriction Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Early-life sugar restriction was associated with lower dementia risk and healthier brain ageing. Read more.
https://www.emjreviews.com/innovations/news/early-sugar-restriction-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk/"
August 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Are former elite footballers more prone to anxiety and depression?

A new study presented at AAIC 2026 suggests yes.

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Soccer Players Show Altered Brain Health in Midlife: AAIC 2026
Data presented at AAIC 2026 show former soccer players have higher depression and anxiety rates and altered brain volume in midlife.
https://www.emjreviews.com/neurology/news/soccer-players-show-altered-brain-health-in-midlife-aaic-2026/"
July 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
A blood test for Alzheimer's could flag cognitive decline risk up to a decade before symptoms appear.

Plasma p-tau217 predicted progression in nearly 2,700 cognitively healthy adults - adding value beyond brain imaging and genetic testing.

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Alzheimer's Blood Test Predicts Decline Over 10 Years: AAIC 2026
New AAIC 2026 data show an Alzheimer's blood test can predict cognitive decline risk up to a decade before symptoms appear.
https://www.emjreviews.com/neurology/news/alzheimers-blood-test-predicts-decline-over-10-years-aaic-2026/"
July 20, 2026 at 2:16 PM
WHO is calling for urgent action on the global cancer burden.

With cancer cases projected to approach 35 million annually by 2050, the organization is urging greater investment in prevention, equitable access to care, and stronger health systems.

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Cancer Cases Projected to Double by 2050, Says WHO
Cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050, according to a new report released by WHO. Read more.
https://www.emjreviews.com/oncology/news/cancer-cases-projected-to-double-by-2050-says-who/"
July 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM
New evidence links oral contraceptives to depression outcomes.

Analysis of nearly 2.5 million women found oral contraceptive users were 31% more likely to receive a depression diagnosis than non-users, supporting closer monitoring of mood during treatment.

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Oral Contraceptives Linked to Heightened Depression Risk
Researchers highlighted an association between hormonal oral contraceptives and depression in healthy women. Read more.
https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/news/oral-contraceptives-linked-to-heightened-depression-risk/"
July 20, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Could metabolic health play a bigger role in bone disease than we once thought?

This feature explores the emerging relationship between inflammation, insulin resistance, and secondary osteoporosis.

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July 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM