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Schizophrenia genetics not linked to neuropsychiatric features in childhood-onset SLE
No apparent association exists between neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) and known risk loci for schizophrenia in a multiethnic cohort of patients with childhood-onset (c)SLE, reveals a recent study.
Schizophrenia genetics not linked to neuropsychiatric features in childhood-onset SLE
28 Feb 2022
Ambulatory hypertension prevalent in children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) are at greater odds of ambulatory hypertension even as the control of this condition improves over time, a study has shown.
Ambulatory hypertension prevalent in children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
27 Feb 2022
Pet ownership at a young age does not trigger asthma
Early-life ownership of cats or dogs among children does not increase the risk of developing asthma by school age, reports a new meta-analysis. However, such pet ownership may exacerbate related allergic risks.
Pet ownership at a young age does not trigger asthma
20 Feb 2022
Team publishes case study on rare presentation of paediatric achalasia in New England Journal of Medicine
The team from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, consisting of consultant paediatrician Dr Sanjay Woodhull, bariatric surgeon Dr Cha Kar Huei, and radiographer Sara Lim, has published a case study on paediatric achalasia in the New England Journal of Medicine. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34677918/] In an interview with MIMS Doctor recently, Sanjay shared the team’s experience.
Team publishes case study on rare presentation of paediatric achalasia in New England Journal of Medicine
18 Feb 2022
Better diet may reduce foetal growth restriction, pregnancy-related hypertension risk
A high-quality diet during pregnancy may reduce the risk of foetal growth restriction (FGR) and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study presented at SMFM 2022.
Better diet may reduce foetal growth restriction, pregnancy-related hypertension risk
17 Feb 2022
Young carers suffer heavy mental health burden during pandemic
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has worsened mental health outcomes among adolescents who care for family members or friends, reports a recent UK study. Psychosocial risk factors before and during the pandemic may explain such burden.
