A study of 20,304 kidney transplants found that black recipients and patients receiving kidneys from Asian donors had a higher risk of graft failure within seven years. The study suggests that improved access to organ donation among ethnic minority groups can improve long-term outcomes for all recipients.
Patients two months after COVID-19 recovery show significant cognitive disturbances, including memory issues, spatial awareness problems, and executive function impairment. The majority of younger patients under 50 exhibit these symptoms, highlighting the need for adequate support and treatments to alleviate symptoms.
A new study has found that pregnant women with migraines are at a higher risk of obstetric and postnatal complications. Migraine pregnant women had increased risks of gestational diagnosis of diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and blood clots.
A new study found that coeliac disease cases in school-age children have doubled in the past 25 years due to mass screening. The prevalence of coeliac disease was found to be 1.6%, significantly higher than previously thought, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
A recent study has found that children born to mothers who took fish oil during pregnancy have faster problem-solving skills and better attention focus at age 10. The study, funded by the European Union, also showed that maternal fish oil supplementation had a lasting impact on brain function in school-aged children.