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Video capsule endoscopy is as safe in octa-nonagenarians as it is in younger older-adults, a recent study has found. At the same time, diagnostic yield seems to be better in this older subgroup.

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.