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A large review of over 5 million children found that when mothers take antibiotics during pregnancy, their children have a 33% higher risk of developing infections in childhood, particularly in the ears, nose, and throat. This suggests doctors should be more cautious when prescribing antibiotics to pregnant women, as it could affect the child’s developing immune system.
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A study of over 1.1 million people identified specific genetic links between Alzheimer’s disease and major psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety, pinpointing genes such as TMEM106B and ACE. This discovery helps explain why these conditions often occur together and could lead to better, more targeted treatments.
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A study analyzing hysterectomy outcomes found that Black patients had a 16% higher chance of needing an emergency department visit within 30 days after surgery compared to White patients, highlighting persistent racial disparities in surgical care. These differences varied by geographic location and surgery setting, pointing to a complex mix of clinical and social factors that need to be addressed to achieve health equity.
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A new analysis reveals that people from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have been severely underrepresented in major clinical trials for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), forcing doctors to guess how treatments will work for these populations. However, the situation is starting to improve, especially in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which are now building more clinical trial centers.
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A new, simple scoring system called THERM, which uses a patient’s bicarbonate level, consciousness score, and blood pressure, was found to be better at predicting how sick a patient in the emergency department is compared to a commonly used system (NEWS2). This tool could help doctors quickly identify which patients need the most urgent care and resources.
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