Certain fertility treatments associated with Kawasaki disease risk in children
A large-scale study from Japan indicates that certain fertility treatments, including ovulation induction, IUI, and IVF, are associated with an increased risk of Kawasaki disease in children under five. The study analyzed over 100,000 children to identify these potential health correlations.
Why it matters
Understanding the potential long-term health impacts of fertility treatments is crucial for medical guidance and pediatric health monitoring.
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Add as preferred source Credit: CC0 Public Domain A large-scale study in Japan led by researchers from the University of Osaka and the Osaka Women's and Children's Hospital found that certain fertility treatments are associated with an increased risk of Kawasaki disease before age 5, although the association differed by treatment type. The findings were published in JAMA Network Open .
Kawasaki disease is a systemic inflammatory disease that primarily affects young children and is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Its exact cause remains unclear.
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