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The CHILD study analysis found that early exposure to higher levels of dog allergen reduced asthma risk and improved lung function at age 5, with effects modified by genetic background.

A new study finds that surgery for ovarian endometriomas before IVF or ICSI does not improve live birth rates, supporting a more tailored fertility approach.

A Mali cohort study shows preterm birth elevates malaria infection risk in children, particularly in multigravid mothers without pregnancy malaria, suggesting targeted prevention and vaccination strategies.

A study reveals that TGF-β1 drives maladaptive bone marrow endothelial cell repair, impairing haematopoietic support. Blocking TGF-β1 with luspatercept restored cell function and improved blood cell recovery in post-transplant patients.

In a randomised, placebo-controlled trial, researchers evaluated VC-H1, a hibiscus enzyme extract, as an oral plant-based collagen alternative for photoaged skin.

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with cone-beam CT achieved far higher diagnostic yields than conventional bronchoscopy, particularly for small and ground-glass lesions, offering a powerful new tool for early lung cancer diagnosis.

One promising approach targets nectin-4, a cell adhesion molecule linked to poor outcomes in several cancers, including bladder cancer.

Research in adolescents shows that screen use, physical activity, and pre-bedtime food have little impact on youth sleep outcomes, though screens delay sleep onset. Guidelines for bedtime behaviors may need updating.