Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Contribute to Cardiovascular Risk for Overweight Women
Complications during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes and newly developed high blood pressure, may contribute to cardiovascular disease later in life, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The findings suggest that prioritising weight management earlier in the life course before pregnancy may promote maternal and midlife cardiovascular health. “Understanding the connection between adverse pregnancy outcomes and cardiovascular disease is important in the development of effective preventative strategies and determining the best timing...
Silent pandemic: AMR behind 3 million child deaths in 2022
More than 3 million children globally died in 2022 due to infections associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new data from a landmark study presented at ESCMID Global 2025. The study highlights the growing threat of AMR to pa...
Fast action, better outcomes: WHO targets meningitis with first-ever global guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and care of meningitis, offering a crucial clinical resource for healthcare professionals to reduce deaths and disability caused by the dis...
