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Is food insecurity a predictor of childhood obesity?
In a systematic review, a link between food insecurity (ie, low or very low food security) and obesity or greater weight gain was observed in early childhood. Some studies have pointed to an association specifically in girls and in children experiencing food insecurity at multiple timepoints.
Is food insecurity a predictor of childhood obesity?
11 Oct 2022
Dimethyl fumarate bests interferon β-1a in paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis
The use of dimethyl fumarate (DMF) in the treatment of children with paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) appears to produce more favourable effects than interferon β-1a (IFNβ-1a), with those on DMF being less likely to have new or newly enlarging lesions and experience relapse, according to data from the open-label CONNECT study.
Dimethyl fumarate bests interferon β-1a in paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis
10 Oct 2022
HBsAg seroclearance tied to lower recurrence risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seroclearance appears to reduce the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) late recurrence among patients who underwent curative liver resection, results of a Korea study have shown.
HBsAg seroclearance tied to lower recurrence risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma
10 Oct 2022
Krill oil relieves pain in adults with knee osteoarthritis
Krill oil supplement is not only safe to consume but also modestly improves knee pain, stiffness, and physical function in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA), reveals a study.
