Black children with eczema are more likely to develop asthma, study finds.

Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

Black children with atopic dermatitis are more likely to have asthma than non-Hispanic white children, but are less likely to be affected by an allergen.

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In a nine-wave online survey of 418 adults over 18 months, researchers find fatigue levels do not fluctuate seasonally — only everyday activity fatigue falls as days lengthen.

Remote consults using optical coherence tomography data show high agreement with traditional clinic evaluations for the management of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Medication-related cognitive impairment is common, mimics neurodegenerative disease, increases with polypharmacy, and may be prevented with regular cognitive assessment monitoring.

The need for mental health support services is high in Canada, especially among youth, but many are unable to access the care they need in a timely manner.

Pope Leo has made a plea for countries ⁠to offer their citizens universal healthcare, calling it a "moral imperative" that people have access to ⁠the health services they need.

Findings from a Medscape survey suggest German and French doctors plan to work longer than their British counterparts — and it’s not just a lifestyle choice.

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