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A new meta-analysis has revealed a significant association between COVID-19 and an increased risk of stroke, suggesting that the virus should be considered as a new risk factor for cerebrovascular diseases

A recent study has evaluated the effectiveness of influenza vaccines in children aged 6–59 months in Spain during the 2023–2024 flu season, following the first national recommendation for this age group to receive vaccination

A cohort study found that maternal influenza during pregnancy is associated with a slightly increased risk of febrile seizures in offspring, but no significant link to epilepsy

Children with specific genetic subtypes of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia can achieve excellent outcomes with low-intensity therapy, reducing the risk of severe side effects

The Baveno VI criteria, combining liver stiffness and platelet count, offer a noninvasive, cost-effective approach to identifying high-risk varices in patients with cirrhosis

Research has shown that long-term use of antibiotics is associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis. 

Age and hypertension increase cranial ischaemic complication risk in giant cell arteritis, while anticoagulant therapy may be protective

Adults with epilepsy face double the risk of cardiovascular events, with enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications contributing significantly to this increased risk.