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Initiating antiplatelet therapy following an intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) that occurred during antithrombotic use does not lead to recurrent symptomatic ICH, according to extended results of the RESTART* trial.

Exposure to indoor cleaning products before or around conception and pregnancy seems to worsen the risk of childhood asthma in the offspring, a recent study has found.

Interleukin-17 inhibition with the biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) secukinumab appears to produce a substantial reduction in synovitis in psoriatic arthritis, in addition to improvements in the signs and symptoms of the disease, according to the results of the phase III ULTIMATE.

A modified dual therapy as first-line treatment for H. pylori infection demonstrates equal efficacy and compliance relative to recommended regimens, reveals a study. Moreover, a generally modified dual therapy has fewer side effects.

Dietary intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) appears to reduce the risk of mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and coronary heart disease (CHD) but may slightly increase the risk of cancer mortality, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. Moreover, an association exists between higher blood levels of ALA and a lower risk of all-cause and CHD mortality.

A healthier overall diet score and higher fibre, fruit, and vegetable scores result in better health outcomes in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study, noting a much lower proportion of participants avoiding dairy and meat or adhering to a specific MS diet than previously reported.