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Peginterferon α-2b may deter growth, thyroid function in children with CHB
Treatment with peginterferon (PegIFN) α-2b appears to inhibit the growth of and thyroid function in children with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), suggests a study.
Peginterferon α-2b may deter growth, thyroid function in children with CHB
12 Feb 2025
Mediterranean diet during pregnancy protective against paediatric obesity?
The risk of overweight or obesity is lower among offspring of mothers who received nutritional counselling promoting the Mediterranean diet (MD) during pregnancy on top of standard obstetrical and gynaecological care (CT) as opposed to kids whose mums only received CT, the PREMEDI study has shown.
Mediterranean diet during pregnancy protective against paediatric obesity?
12 Feb 2025
Pandemic babies have a 46 percent higher risk of atopic diseases
The incidence of atopic diseases in infants born in Hong Kong has increased by 46 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially linked to altered neonatal microbiome diversity resulting from vigorous disinfection. SIM03 and SIM05, symbiotic formulae developed with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI), are shown to improve eczema severity and quality of life (QoL) in children and adults, respectively, by modulating gut microbiota.