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Canada loses measles elimination status after record year of outbreaks
Maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring: umbrella review of systematic reviews
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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein causes synaptic dysfunction and p-tau and α-synuclein aggregation leading cognitive impairment: The protective role of metformin
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Vascular and inflammatory diseases after COVID-19 infection and vaccination in children and young people in England: a retrospective, population-based cohort study using linked electronic health records
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health | Dec 1, 2025
ABSTRACT Background The rarity of severe diseases following COVID-19 infection balanced against rare COVID-19 vaccination-related adverse effects is an important consideration for vaccination policies. We aimed to assess the short-term and long-term risk...

Maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring: umbrella review of systematic reviews
BMJ | Nov 10, 2025
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the quality, biases, and validity of evidence on maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (referred to as autism) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) i...

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein causes synaptic dysfunction and p-tau and α-synuclein aggregation leading cognitive impairment: The protective role of metformin
PLOS One | Nov 7, 2025
ABSTRACT Patients recovering from post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often experience cognitive dysfunction, including difficulties with focusing, conversation, or memory issues, which can persist for weeks or even months after infection. Although t...

Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of 3-Year-Old Children Exposed to Maternal Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection in Utero
Obstetrics & Gynecology | Oct 30, 2025
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine whether in utero exposure to maternal severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with increased risk of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in children by age 3 years. METHODS: ...

Asymptomatic Human Infections With Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Confirmed by Molecular and Serologic Testing A Scoping Review
JAMA Network Open | Oct 29, 2025
ABSTRACT Importance: Since 1997, more than 1000 infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus among humans have been reported globally. Given ongoing A(H5N1) outbreaks in animals, understanding the frequency of A(H5N1) virus infections a...
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Canada loses measles elimination status after record year of outbreaks
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