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.

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Global Hepatitis Elimination Target Still Out of Reach Read more on the state of viral hepatitis worldwide, where gaps in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment threaten 2030 targets.

Global efforts to eliminate hepatitis are falling behind.

Millions remain undiagnosed and untreated.

Read more: www.emjreviews.com/hepatology/n...

Mental Health Misinformation Widespread on Social Media Mental health misinformation is rising across social media. Learn how it varies and why action is urgently needed.

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 Model Boosts Lung Cancer Detection Accuracy to 96% A new hybrid AI model improves lung cancer detection on CT scans, achieving over 96% accuracy for early tumour identification.

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 Uses Eye-Tracking Technology to Diagnose Autism Discover more about how AI models can accurately distinguish children with autism spectrum disorder using eye-tracking technology.

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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📌 Binge Drinking Once a Month May Triple Liver Fibrosis Risk: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

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We're back with your weekly news wrap, explore this weeks top healthcare headlines below!

Type D Personality Reduces Adherence to Sleep Apnoea Therapy Type D personality was linked to lower adherence and more side-effects in bilevel positive airway pressure therapy for sleep apnoea patients.

Could personality influence treatment adherence in sleep apnoea?

New research suggests patients with Type D personality use therapy devices less consistently and report more side-effects.

Explore the findings: www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...

A single cycle of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with magic mushrooms significantly improves symptoms of depression and anxiety, a recent large study has found.

Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

“New Lineage” of COVID-19 Reported in 23 Countries An emerging and “highly divergent” SARS-CoV-2 variant has now been reported in 23 countries since first detection in November 2024. Read more.

A new COVID-19 strain has spread to 23 countries.

The variant is described as a highly divergent lineage, with mutations that may affect immune evasion.

While it has spread globally, it has not yet driven a major rise in overall cases.

Explore the latest update: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

New research links ultra-processed diets to fertility issues in both men and women.

Is diet an underused lever in reproductive health?

Find out more: www.emjreviews.com/reproductive...

Persistent Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption Linked to Cognitive Decline Blood-brain barrier disruption may drive cognitive decline after head trauma. Learn how new research links vascular damage to long-term brain health.

The effects of repeated head impacts in athletes may last longer than we think.

New research links blood-brain barrier disruption to cognitive decline in retired athletes.

Read more: www.emjreviews.com/neurology/ne...

Meningitis Cases Drop in Latest UK Outbreak Update Confirmed MenB cases now stand at 29, after reaching a peak of 34 over the weekend. Read more of the latest updates on the meningitis outbreak in Kent, UK.

Meningitis cases in the UK have begun to decline.

Confirmed cases have dropped from 34 to 29, with no new cases reported in the latest update.

Health officials say the overall risk remains low, but emphasise the importance of symptom awareness and rapid response www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

COVID-19 Outcomes in Cystic Fibrosis Transplants Lung function may shape COVID-19 outcomes in cystic fibrosis transplant recipients. Learn more about the latest findings and clinical implications.

New research offers insight into COVID-19 outcomes in cystic fibrosis transplant recipients, highlighting lung function as a potential factor linked to disease severity.

Read here: www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...

Europe Misses One in Five Tuberculosis Cases Read more about the challenges facing the WHO European Region in combatting tuberculosis.

Europe Misses One in Five Tuberculosis Cases

AMR Governance Improving, But Resistance Still Rising Global AMR governance has improved, but antimicrobial resistance remains high, highlighting gaps in policy implementation and surveillance.

Global policies to tackle antimicrobial resistance are improving - but infections aren’t falling yet.

New research suggests AMR governance has strengthened worldwide, though real-world impact may take years to emerge.

Read more: www.emjreviews.com/microbiology...

New Blood Test Detects Missed Endometriosis Cases Read more about the new blood test that accurately detects endometriosis in cases missed by standard imaging techniques.

Scientists have developed a new highly accurate blood test that can detect endometriosis across menstrual cycle phases, catching cases missed by ultrasound and MRI.

Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/reproductive...

Can your recognise the signs of meningitis? ⚠️

Meningitis can progress rapidly and early symptoms like fever, headache, and neck stiffness are easy to miss.

With 1 in 6 cases of bacterial meningitis proving fatal, early recognition can be life-saving.

Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

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Catch up on the latest advances in AI diagnostics, therapeutics and beyond:
🌍 How predictive models are reshaping disease surveillance
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🔬 Latest research highlights.
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WHO Updates Influenza Vaccine Strains for 2026–27 Season WHO announces updated influenza vaccine strains for the 2026–27 northern hemisphere season, reflecting evolving flu virus patterns worldwide.

Flu viruses evolve quickly - and vaccines must keep up.

In response, the WHO has finalised the influenza vaccine composition for the 2026–27 northern hemisphere season.

Discover more: www.emjreviews.com/microbiology...

Vegetarianism Linked to Lower Risk of Five Types of Cancer Read more about how vegetarianism has been linked to a lower risk of five types of cancer in a 2026 pooled analysis. Read more.

Could a vegetarian diet lower cancer risk?

The largest analysis to date spanning 1.8 million people across three continents suggests it might.

Learn more about the research: www.emjreviews.com/oncology/new...

Pipe and Cigar Smoking Linked to Faster Lung Decline Pipe and cigar smoking is linked to faster lung function decline and higher mortality, even among people who have never smoked cigarettes.

Pipe and cigar smoking is often perceived as a safer alternative to cigarettes, but new evidence suggests this assumption may be misplaced.

Learn more: www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...

MRIs Reveal Brain Structure Changes After Second Pregnancy MRI scans have shown unique changes in brain structure after a second pregnancy. Learn more about this study.

A second pregnancy reshapes the brain.

MRI data show distinct changes in grey matter volume, white matter tracts, and functional networks - with links to maternal mental health.

Explore here: www.emjreviews.com/radiology/ne...

Weight Loss Surgery Healthier for the Heart than GLP-1s Find out more about how metabolic and bariatric surgery offers greater cardiovascular protection than GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Could surgery offer more protection for the heart than the latest weight-loss drugs?

Find out here: www.emjreviews.com/diabetes/new...

Getting Over the AMR Hump with Camel Antimicrobial Peptides Researchers uncover three antimicrobial peptides in dromedary camels that show potent activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria.

Could camels help tackle antimicrobial resistance?

Researchers have identified camel-derived antimicrobial peptides against multidrug-resistant E. coli and MRSA.

🔗 www.emjreviews.com/microbiology...

Asthma Symptoms Linked to Hidden Risks Inside the Home Study finds indoor asthma triggers such as smoking, poor ventilation, and mould are strongly linked to worse symptoms and daily limitations.

The home environment is a primary driver of asthma-related sleep issues and physical limitations, new study finds.

Explore here: www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...