Phase 2 RCT on transcranial static magnetic stimulation for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis showed no change in disease progression over 6 mos. Yet, longer FU found higher tracheostomy-free survival with real stimulation, supporting further evaluation. #ALS tinyurl.com/2vv6vam5

In our August issue The Lancet Reg Health-Europe , dive into: EU Parliament, UPF, survival among people with #HIV, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin, #RSV costs, scores for #stroke risk in AF, pembrolizumab, Leishmania surveillance, statin intolerance & 2 RCTs! 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lanep…

Comparing #CHA2DS2VA and #CHA2DS2VASc scores for #stroke risk stratification in patients with atrial fibrillation #Afib: a temporal trends analysis from the FinACAF cohort tinyurl.com/2smsd2hn 👉 Accompanying Editorial in August issue: tinyurl.com/3dujrzmt

The Global South’s workforce provides a staggering 90% of the labor to power the world economy, yet gets only 21% of global income. How can we bridge this inequity? science.org/content/articl…

A study from the UK shows that suicide-related internet use (SRIU) is an important feature of suicide, highlighting the need for increased awareness in mental health services. #SRIU Lana Bojanić Read more here: tinyurl.com/5f5sp99f

Read this Swedish national register-based RCT showing that laparoscopic salpingectomy for sterilisation is non-inferior to tubal occlusion in terms of complication rates up to eight weeks postoperatively! Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg Umeå University 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lanep…

Mucormycosis was recently included in the WHO priority pathogen list. A recent study by LauraGz, Lanternier Fanny, and colleagues assesses the epidemiological trends of mucormycosis in France from 2012 to 2022. Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/4s5bm745

Higher levels of P-tau181, NfL, and GFAP, and lower Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio, were linked to a higher risk of progressing to clinically diagnosed #Alzheimers type #dementia in the oldest old! Universität zu Köln Read this prospective primary care-based study 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lanep…

Risks for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy & tubal factor infertility were 1.62, 1.84 & 2.75, compared to chlamydia-negatives. HRs for PID after symptomatic and asymptomatic infections were 2.29 & 1.06 respectively. Full paper 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lanep…

In a cohort study of 4.1 million individuals in Sweden, previously unestablished obesity-related #cancers were found to be potentially linked to #obesity: 15 in men and 16 in women. Read more about this large cohort study here: tinyurl.com/3eku35ta

🔍 New research sheds light on chlamydia’s hidden dangers! ➡️Know more: bit.ly/3MgyLPl 📊 A recent study links symptomatic chlamydia to increased reproductive complications. Credit: The Lancet Reg Health-Europe #Chlamydia #ReproductiveHealth #PatientCare #meded #eMednews

Our 3rd clinical series for 2024 is live: Multiple Sclerosis 2024. It covers advances in MS across 4 key areas: epidemiological trends, MRI for disease management, fluid biomarkers, & the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on MS. Explore these insights here👇 thelancet.com/series/multipl…

Study on 865,654 pregnant women shows COVID-19 diagnosis was associated with risks of gestational diabetes & hypertension, preterm birth & more. But, COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy did not increase adverse outcomes! Cambridge University 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lanep…

A new meta-analysis suggests that center-based childcare before school entry is linked to better emotional outcomes in children aged 5-13. On the flip side, informal childcare may increase emotional & behavioral issues. Inserm University of Bristol ISGlobal thelancet.com/journals/lanep…

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common in children with Down syndrome and may affect neurocognitive and behavioural development. A prospective study from France underlines the importance of diagnosis and treatment of OSA within the first months of life. tinyurl.com/r3b85adx

An inspiring day spent with EU #research & #health leaders, exchanging knowledge & ideas on EU investments & future perspectives in #GlobalHealth. Excited for closer collaboration with EU agencies, organizations, and The Lancet journals.