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During the recent Omicron-driven wave of SARS-CoV-2 infection, there appears to be less severe COVID-19 disease compared with the previous wave driven by Delta, according to studies from South Africa — suggesting that Omicron may be a milder variant than its predecessors.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is independently associated with the risk of adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes, a study has found. Comorbid conditions that may be modified with early identification and management influence such risk.

Mothers who have breastfed show a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those who have never breastfed during their lifetime, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Refractory ascites is a severe complication of liver cirrhosis leading to poor prognosis and is curable only through liver transplantation, reports a recent meta-analysis.

In children with Crohn’s disease with sustained clinical and deep remission, cessation of azathioprine (AZA) does not seem to lead to an excess risk of relapse, a recent study has found. In contrast, discontinuation of infliximab does entail such a risk.

The Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) score is better than estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) alone in predicting the 2-year risk for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), regardless of race adjustment, suggests a study. The creatinine equation with age and sex may improve calibration in Black patients.