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The risk of osteoporotic fracture seems greater in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), reveals a recent study. In addition, those with cirrhosis and long-term use of glucocorticoids appear to be at much greater risk.

It is safe to use long-term growth hormone (GH) therapy in patients with decompensated cirrhosis (DC), suggests a study, noting improvements in malnutrition and even quality of life (QoL). However, 12-month survival does not seem to improve.

A recent study has shown that among individuals with chronic hyponatremia, its correction leads to improved cognitive function as well as decreased brain volume and neuronal activity.

Optic neuropathy is the cause of vision impairment in 9.0 percent of eyes of highly myopic patients, according to a study. This rate is lower than the prevalence of myopic macular degeneration (MMD) as reason behind vision loss, which stands at 18.9 percent.

Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) using a full-thickness resection device (FTRD) results in acceptable complete (R0) resection rates and low recurrence rates with a good safety profile, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Babies born to mothers with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at increased risk of congenital heart defects, as shown in a study.