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Rising childhood BMI is linked to poorer asthma control, earlier symptoms, and declining lung function, according to a new study presented at the ERS Congress.

Early-onset colorectal cancer may have distinct tumour features, treatment patterns, and survival outcomes.

Higher UPF intake was associated with increased odds of clinical relapse in Crohn’s disease, although the evidence was rated as very low certainty.

An exploratory study found that abdominal and thoracic deep inspiration breath hold produced similar heart and lung radiation doses.

A systematic review found no consistent increase in postoperative complications with advanced therapies for IBD, questioning routine treatment discontinuation before surgery.

Higher saturated fat intake was associated with greater mortality among patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, while plant-based and monounsaturated fats were linked to improved survival.

A large study in adults with epilepsy found that outcomes during direct oral anticoagulant therapy varied according to antiseizure medication choice.

Prospective symptom recording revealed recall bias in seasonal allergic rhinitis classification and identified distinct mild, moderate, and severe patient groups.