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Exposure to Lead and Folate During Pregnancy Linked to Autistic-like Behaviours

Lead exposure during pregnancy is associated with increased autistic-like behaviours in children, and this relationship may be mitigated by higher gestational folate levels supplementation.

Study Reveals Mechanisms of Platelet FXIII-A Retention During Activation

A new study has revealed insights into the behaviour of platelet factor XIII-A, a major cytoplasmic protein, during platelet activation.

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CDC panel backs expanded use of pneumococcal vaccines in adults

Pfizer and Merck’s pneumococcal vaccines have been recommended for adults aged 50 and over in the US, potentially opening up a new market.

Study Identifies Genetic Marker for Severe Ulcerative Colitis

A Danish genome-wide association study has identified a genetic marker linked to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with increasing incidence.

Frailty Predicts Severe Infections in Older Adults with Vasculitis

New research has demonstrated that frailty, a measure of biological age, predicts severe infections in older adults with incident antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.

Home Versus Office Phototherapy for Psoriasis Care

Home-based narrowband UV-B phototherapy for plaque or guttate psoriasis is just as effective as office-based treatment according to a recent randomised clinical trial.

Paternal Hepatitis B Virus Increases Risk of Congenital Heart Disease in Offspring

Researchers have revealed that a previous paternal hepatitis B virus infection before conception is associated with an increased risk of congenital heart diseases in offspring.

Interview: Samuel Seidu

The main findings of the paper revealed that Black patients were underrepresented in clinical trials, particularly with respect to the newer diabetes therapies, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.

Redefining Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) Control: Elevating Patient Lives Beyond Symptom Suppression

The dynamic treatment landscape for eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) continues to emphasise symptom relief, often neglecting the underlying…

EMJ Diabetes 12.1 2024

We are delighted to announce the release of the latest EMJ Diabetes journal! Inside you will discover a wide range of content, including…