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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
Boys born to moms with GDM at risk of neurodevelopmental delays
Neurodevelopment appears to be significantly delayed at up to 4 years of age in boys who are born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), reports a recent study.
Boys born to moms with GDM at risk of neurodevelopmental delays
10 Oct 2022
Self-image, physical activity affect life quality in JIA
In young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the most common factors said to significantly influence quality of life (QOL) are physical activity, work/school, fatigue, and self-image, reports a study.
