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HIV co-infection does not cause multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
New research shows that HIV co-infection does not specifically drive the development and transmission of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, as previously suspected.
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Cannabis abuse possible cause of psychosis
The risk of developing psychosis is more than tripled for those who abuse cannabis, according to results from a new twin study.
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As many large breast tumours detected without mammography
In Denmark, regions with organised mass breast cancer screening programmes did not detect less tumours over two centimetres than regions without.
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Miscarriage risk is strongly linked to maternal age and pregnancy history
Findings from a new Norwegian study point to common risk factors for pregnancy complications and miscarriage.
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Gene variant found that may explain toddler weight gain
Genes are involved in controlling weight gain early in life, according to a study based on data from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa).
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Parental education level affects children’s mental health
Children who have parents with a short education grow up with living conditions that increase their risk of problems at school and ADHD symptoms, according to a large study from the Norwegian Institut
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Childhood obesity unevenly distributed in Norway
Overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity are distributed unevenly among children in Norway. Maternal education level, parental marital status and where the child lives play a role.
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Nordic twin study highlights familial cancer risk
Having a twin with cancer is associated with a higher risk of the co-twin developing cancer, although not necessarily of the same type.
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Link between weight gain in first year of life and risk of type 1 diabetes
The risk of type 1 diabetes seems to be higher among children with high weight gain during their first year, according to a new Norwegian-Danish study from the NIPH.
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Pandemic vaccination did not increase risk of foetal death
Pregnant women vaccinated against pandemic influenza were not at increased risk of experiencing foetal death. However, pregnant women who contracted influenza had an increased risk of foetal death.
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