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A substantial number of allergic rhinitis (AR) cases in Singapore, particularly those with more severe symptoms, remain undiagnosed or receive inadequate treatment. This contributes to a hidden but significant burden of AR in the population, as shown in a study.

Among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), those with higher serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OD]D) appear to have a lower risk of heart failure (HF), with the Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis pointing to a possible causal relationship.

Pregnant and lactating women in Singapore generally have low acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine due to safety concerns, reports a recent study.

In patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), higher serum S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) concentrations may contribute to a shorter survival, regardless of the genetic variants of one-carbon metabolism key enzyme, according to a study.

The Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity study presented at EASD 2024 shows a link between late chronotype and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).