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A recent study conducted at the University of Cagliari in Italy focused on pregnancy and childbirth in women with beta transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT). The research highlighted improvements in disease management and their impact on pregnancy outcomes. The study analyzed data from 341 pregnancies in 247 women with TDT, showing an increase in the age at first pregnancy over time and various methods of conception. The study also found that the rate of complications during pregnancy was not significantly higher compared to the non-thalassemic population, and neonatal characteristics have evolved over time alongside advancements in disease management. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the University of Bologna explores the relationship between obesity and liver disease. The researchers found that the prevalence of obesity has led to an increase in cirrhotic patients who are overweight or obese. These patients often develop a condition called sarcopenic obesity, which worsens their overall health outcomes. The study recommends nutritional interventions, such as reducing caloric intake, protein and micronutrient supplementation, and sodium restriction, as part of the comprehensive management of these patients. The researchers also suggest further investigation into the role of micronutrients and nutraceuticals in treating this complex condition. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Milan; Italy; Europe; Bioengineering; Biotechnology; Clinical Trials and Studies; Congenital Anemia; Drugs and Therapies; Gene Therapy; Genetics; Health and Medicine; Hematologic Diseases and Conditions; Hematology; Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases and Conditions; Hemoglobinopathies; Hemolytic; Pediatrics; Pharmaceuticals; Post-Trial Research; Sickle Cell Anemia; Thalassemia; Therapy EN Milan Italy Europe Bioengineering Biotechnology Clinical Trials and Studies Congenital Anemia Drugs and Therapies Gene Therapy Genetics Health and Medicine Hematologic Diseases and Conditions Hematology Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases and Conditions Hemoglobinopathies Hemolytic Pediatrics Pharmaceuticals Post-Trial Research Sickle Cell Anemia Thalassemia Therapy 577 577 1 04/17/23 20230421 NES 230421 2023 APR 22 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pediatrics Week -- New research on Biotechnology - Gene Therapy is the subject of a report. What is Known: • Red blood cell transfusions, iron chelation therapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation have been the mainstay of treatment of thalassemia patients for decades. [Extracted from the article]

COVID-19, Coronavirus, Epidemiology, Health and Medicine, Liver Diseases and Conditions, Pandemic, Psychological, RNA Viruses, SARS-CoV-2, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, Viral, Virology, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Keywords for this news article include: Division of Internal Medicine, Bologna, Italy, Europe, Viral, COVID-19, Pandemic, Virology, SARS-CoV-2, RNA Viruses, Epidemiology, Psychological, Health and Medicine, Liver Diseases and Conditions, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2. Keywords: COVID-19; Coronavirus; Epidemiology; Health and Medicine; Liver Diseases and Conditions; Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Pandemic; Psychological; RNA Viruses; SARS-CoV-2; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2; Viral; Virology EN COVID-19 Coronavirus Epidemiology Health and Medicine Liver Diseases and Conditions Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Pandemic Psychological RNA Viruses SARS-CoV-2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Viral Virology 648 648 1 04/03/23 20230409 NES 230409 2023 APR 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx COVID-19 Weekly -- Investigators publish new report on COVID-19. [Extracted from the article]