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Underweight, central obesity, and grade 3 obesity are all associated with a higher risk of death in adults, reveals a study. On the other hand, peripheral fat has an inverse association with mortality.

Obese, underweight adults at increased risk of all-cause death

Family history, breech presentation predict developmental dysplasia of hip in early life

A meta-analysis suggests that a family history of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and breech presentation in pregnancy contribute to a substantial increase in the risk DDH in infants within the 3 months of life.

Family history, breech presentation predict developmental dysplasia of hip in early life

Prenatal glucocorticoid exposure predisposes offspring to mental disorders

Pregnant women who use glucocorticoids may put their offspring at risk of certain mental disorders, according to a large cohort study.

Prenatal glucocorticoid exposure predisposes offspring to mental disorders

People living with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias vulnerable to extreme heat

08 Feb 2025 by

Extreme heat is a health hazard to older people living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia (ADRD), having been associated with increased hospitalizations in a recent study.

People living with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias vulnerable to extreme heat

Anti-inflammatory diet wards off CKD

Individuals on a pro-inflammatory diet are at greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), suggests a study, noting the importance of adopting an anti-inflammatory diet to prevent CKD.

Anti-inflammatory diet wards off CKD

Selexipag demonstrates therapeutic potential in systemic sclerosis vasculopathy

Preliminary data from an observational case–control study have shown that selexipag is safe and effective in the treatment of systemic sclerosis vasculopathy, particularly digital ulcers (DUs) and Raynaud phenomenon (RP).

Selexipag demonstrates therapeutic potential in systemic sclerosis vasculopathy

Routine vaccines linked to higher risk of apnoea in hospitalized preterm infants

08 Feb 2025 by

Hospitalized preterm infants who received routine 2-month vaccinations were more likely to experience an apnoea episode within 48 hours than those who did not receive any vaccinations, according to a recent study.

Routine vaccines linked to higher risk of apnoea in hospitalized preterm infants

Functional outcome after IVT not significantly improved with remote ischaemic conditioning

In the treatment of patients with acute ischaemic stroke who underwent intravenous thrombolysis (IVT), remote ischaemic conditioning does not appear to increase the chances of achieving excellent functional outcome, according to a study.

Functional outcome after IVT not significantly improved with remote ischaemic conditioning

Hybrid closed-loop insulin system keeps blood sugar in check from pregnancy to postpartum

07 Feb 2025 by

For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes (T1D), continued use of hybrid-closed loop (HCL) insulin through the postpartum period appears to be safe and efficacious, helping maintain blood sugar control for a significant portion of the time without an increase in hypoglycaemia.

Hybrid closed-loop insulin system keeps blood sugar in check from pregnancy to postpartum

Multidisciplinary clinics improve vascular access, outcomes in haemodialysis patients

07 Feb 2025 by

Implementing multidisciplinary care among patients undergoing haemodialysis results in significant increases in the use of definitive vascular access and reductions in intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and recurrent hospitalizations, reports a Singapore study.

Multidisciplinary clinics improve vascular access, outcomes in haemodialysis patients