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Patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), who also happen to have hypertension, are at much greater risk of adverse clinical outcomes and progression of liver stiffness and fibrosis, according to a study.

Hypertension ups risks of adverse outcomes, fibrosis progression in MASLD

Nivolumab-ipilimumab combo plus surgery improves survival in HCC

Patients with potentially resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) may receive neoadjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab therapy, followed by surgery, to improve their survival, suggests a study.

Nivolumab-ipilimumab combo plus surgery improves survival in HCC

11 Feb 2026

UPF consumption higher in rural vs urban areas among US adults

A US study has observed greater consumption of ultraprocessed food (UPF) among adults living in rural areas than those in urban areas, with a few significant differences by urbanization among youth.

UPF consumption higher in rural vs urban areas among US adults

Prophylactic marstacimab fares well in haemophilia A or B without inhibitors

Results of the BASIS trial demonstrate the efficacy and safety of once-weekly SC marstacimab prophylaxis up to 12 months in male adolescents and adults with severe haemophilia A* (HA) or severe-to-moderately-severe haemophilia B** (HB) with no detectable or documented history of inhibitors against factors VIII or IX, and who were receiving on-demand (OD) or routine prophylaxis (RP) prior to enrolment.

Prophylactic marstacimab fares well in haemophilia A or B without inhibitors

Harnessing the microbiome for autism: From diagnosis to treatment

Modulation of the gut microbiota may be an effective therapeutic approach for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A noninvasive test using a panel of multikingdom microbiome and functional markers is available to help diagnose ASD.

Harnessing the microbiome for autism: From diagnosis to treatment

11 Feb 2026

Several organic pollutants linked to T2D

Organic pollutants such as furans, dioxins, and halo aromatic polyphenyl substituted compounds, among others, appear to contribute to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a meta-analysis.

Several organic pollutants linked to T2D

The rising incidence of childhood allergies in Malaysia highlights the urgent need for parental awareness and proactive management.

An increase in childhood allergies in Malaysia has become a significant health concern, with triggers ranging from dust mites to severe food reactions. This underscores the urgent need for parents to understand, manage, and prevent these conditions.

The rising incidence of childhood allergies in Malaysia highlights the urgent need for parental awareness and proactive management.

11 Feb 2026

Same-day antiretroviral therapy initiation improves HIV care engagement

10 Feb 2026 by

Initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) with the fixed-dose combination of bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide on the same day of HIV diagnosis appears to promote a high level of engagement in care in Taiwan.

Same-day antiretroviral therapy initiation improves HIV care engagement

Poor compensation, airway collapsibility tied to higher AHI in paediatric OSA

In children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), upper airway collapsibility and inadequate compensatory activity of the dilator muscles are associated with higher apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), suggests a study.

Poor compensation, airway collapsibility tied to higher AHI in paediatric OSA

New model identifies stages of salivary gland secretion function in Sjögren disease patients

10 Feb 2026 by

A novel ultrasonographic scoring model integrating precise definitions for each stage of salivary gland (SG) hypofunction addresses the clinical heterogeneity seen in patients with Sjögren disease (SjD) and demonstrates accuracy in reflecting three distinct stages of SG secretion function, reveals a study.

New model identifies stages of salivary gland secretion function in Sjögren disease patients