GMJ Briefs
WOAH Issues Alert on Ebola Outbreak Affecting DRC and Uganda
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has issued a formal alert on Ebola virus disease activity affecting the Democratic…
Takeaway: Live biotherapeutic matches donor FMT in treating recurrent C. diff infection
Key findings from C. diff biotherapeutic trial: 1) Manufactured 15-strain product matched FMT efficacy (85-90% success) 2) Both treatments showed…
Swedish Research Unveils Tumor Markers to Transform Melanoma Prognosis
Karolinska Institutet identifies tumor biomarkers that could revolutionize melanoma prognosis and enable personalized treatment strategies for Swedish patients.
By the Numbers: South Sudan’s Food Crisis Reaches Historic Proportions
UNICEF reports 7.8 million South Sudanese face acute food insecurity—63 percent of the population—marking one of the world's most severe…
What Obstetricians Need to Know: Practical Implications of Cervical Length Screening Evidence
Evidence-based cervical length screening provides obstetricians with actionable thresholds for identifying and managing preterm birth risk.
Swiss Team Advances Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Without Surgery
Swiss researchers demonstrate that adding a third electrode pair significantly improves precision in noninvasive deep brain stimulation, offering a safer…
Smart TB Screening: Why Entry-Exit Protocols Offer the Best Value for Prison Health Programs
Prison entry-exit TB screening achieves 85-94% of comprehensive program benefits at less than two-thirds the cost, offering optimal value for…
FDA Issues Safety Alert on Abiomed Impella CP Heart Pump Sets Over Purge Pressure Defect
The FDA has issued a safety alert on specific Impella CP heart pump sets manufactured by Abiomed due to out-of-specification…