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Liver stiffness, but not fatty liver disease, linked to atrial fibrillation
Fatty liver disease does not seem to contribute to prevalent or incident atrial fibrillation (AF), but higher liver stiffness does, particularly among individuals without steatosis, reports a recent study.
Liver stiffness, but not fatty liver disease, linked to atrial fibrillation
11 Oct 2022HBV elimination goals set by WHO not attainable, experts say
Current efforts to eradicate hepatitis B virus (HBV), including vaccination, screening, and treatment strategies, do not seem enough to achieve the elimination goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO), suggests a recent study.
HBV elimination goals set by WHO not attainable, experts say
11 Oct 2022Is 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 2022Dimethyl 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.