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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.

A Healthy Vascular System is Linked to Increased Risk of Migraine

New research has demonstrated that in both men and women, as cardiovascular risk increases, the risk of migraine decreases…

Blood-Based Immunophenotyping Could Personalise Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Blood-based immunophenotyping may enable personalized rheumatoid arthritis treatments, improving outcomes by matching therapies to patients’ unique immune profiles.

Gut Bacteria Could Aid in Diagnosing PCOS Subtypes

A combined analysis of gut microbiota composition in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) identified distinct microbial patterns associated with PCOS subtypes, especially those differentiated by testosterone levels…