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Having an atopic eczema appears to slightly increase one’s risk of incident dementia, particularly among older adults, suggests a study. Such risk further grows with the severity of atopic eczema.

A recent study has identified three different clusters of bullous pemphigoid (BP), which includes one corresponding to severe BP180+ BP230− with features common to mucous membrane pemphigoid.

Manic Mondays take on a new meaning with a recent study showing that being examined on this day often results in higher fasting insulin concentrations among men.

Fish oil supplementation as well as consumption of foods rich in omega-3 may increase women’s chances of conception by lowering the risk of pregnancy loss, a study has found. On the other hand, in men, omega-3 intake may improve semen quality.

While wrist-worn consumer physical activity trackers (PATs) tend to overestimate step counts, they are also sensitive to upper-limb movements and can potentially be used to track changes over time in the wearers’ physical activity, according to a recent study.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with hyperkalaemia may fare better with maintaining than discontinuing treatment with a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitor, as discontinuation poses risks of higher mortality and increased cardiovascular events, according to a study.