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The European DALI trial has shown that when obese women adopt a less sedentary lifestyle during pregnancy, their babies have a lower fat percentage at birth. This demonstrates for the first time that there is a connection between lifestyle during the pregnancy and the baby's fat percentage.

A team of scientists at VIB and KU Leuven developed a machine learning algorithm that can diagnose arthritis in children with almost 90% accuracy, purely on the basis of a blood test. The new findings open the door to the use of machine learning for faster diagnosis and personalised treatment.

Not all ovarian tumours require surgery. In many cases monitoring of benign tumours may be a safe option without the need for surgery. This will also prevent complications following an operation and keep the cost down for healthcare providers.

A recent study has demonstrated that so-called 'endometrial scratch' treatment does not increase the likelihood of pregnancy in IVF patients. Prof. Peeraer, co-author of the study: "The study clearly shows that we should no longer propose 'endometrial scratch' treatment to our patients as a matter of course."

University Hospitals Leuven, VIB and KU Leuven has revealed a genetic defect that can cause a very early form of chronic inflammation of the joints. The research results can be a help in developing appropriate treatment for arthritis in children.