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Early-Life Factors May Predict Eczema Risk in Infants - EMJ

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EARLY-LIFE clinical characteristics could help identify infants at increased risk of developing atopic dermatitis (AD), according to findings from a prospective cohort study involving 671 children.

Researchers developed two prediction models using demographic and clinical information collected during early infancy. Both demonstrated moderate predictive performance, highlighting the potential for early risk assessment to support preventive counselling and monitoring during the first 2 years of life.

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