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Distinct COVID-19 Clinical Phenotypes Identified in Hospitalised Children

New research identifies six clinical phenotypes in young COVID-19 patients, offering insights for personalised paediatric care.

Higher White-Matter Volume Linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment

MRI has shown that increases in the white matter of the brain and ventricle volume may be risk factors for the progression of mild cognitive impairment.

The Link Between Childhood Attention Issues, Genetics and Psychosis

Childhood attention issues, when combined with genetic predispositions, significantly increase the likelihood of experiencing psychotic-like symptoms in adolescence

Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Increased Risk of Anaemia in Older Adults

A recent population-based cohort study from Denmark has found that low-dose aspirin (LDA) is significantly associated with an increased risk of anemia in older adults.

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Young Patients

Young people with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery at age 19 or younger continued to see sustained weight loss 10 years later.

Health Impacts of Incense Burning

A case study from ACAAI highlights the health risks of incense burning, particularly affecting respiratory health.

Noninvasive Malaria Detection: New Laser-Based Test That Doesn’t Need Blood

A novel noninvasive diagnostic tool has demonstrated high sensitivity (90%) and specificity (69%) in detecting malaria-infected red blood cells (iRBCs) using laser and ultrasound technology.

No Clear Winner in Rheumatoid Arthritis Glucocorticoid Tapering Strategies

No clear winner in rheumatoid arthritis glucocorticoid tapering, as both prednisone and hydrocortisone approaches show similar success in recent study.

Childhood BMI Patterns Found to Shape Adult Lung Health

A Swedish study, using data from the BAMSE birth cohort, has shown that childhood body mass index (BMI) trajectories can have lasting effects on lung health, with certain patterns linked to reduced lung function by early adulthood.

Kidney Donation Linked to Long-Term Changes in Bone and Mineral Metabolism

Kidney donation may cause long-term changes in bone and mineral metabolism, highlighting the need for monitoring donors’ metabolic health over time.