Anaemia in Children With IBD: A Persistent Challenge

TOPLINE: More than one third of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presented with anaemia at diagnosis, with the prevalence of anaemia being higher in those with Crohn’s disease than in those with ulcerative colitis. More than 20% of children remained anaemic after 1 year. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective observational study using registry data … Read more

How Doctors Use Travel to Heal Themselves

Whatever’s ailing you, a vacation might just be the cure. Yes, getting away can improve your health, according to research published in in 2023. It might help combat symptoms of aging, suggested a 2024 study in Journal of Travel Research. But it could also have even more powerful psychological and physical benefits, transforming your life … Read more

PM1 Pollution Drives Respiratory Hospitalizations

Air quality has a huge impact on health, with exposure to particles with an aerodynamic diameter of Respirology examined 408,658 patients from Guangdong Province, China, who were hospitalized for respiratory conditions between January 2016 and December 2019, highlighting the link between PM1 exposure and respiratory health risks. “Numerous epidemiological studies have shown that exposure to … Read more