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HPV infection linked to doubled risk of thyroid cancer

A study in Taiwan involving 3,062 thyroid cancer patients and 9,186 controls finds that HPV infection more than doubles the risk of developing thyroid cancer, providing the first evidence of a carcinogen for this common endocrine cancer.

4 Jan 2024

Alarming rise in infective endocarditis-related deaths among 25-44 year olds in the U.S.

Study examines the trends in infective endocarditis-associated deaths in the U.S. from 1999 to 2020, highlighting a significant increase in mortality among young adults aged 25-44, particularly in states heavily impacted by the opioid crisis.

18 Dec 2023

Metabolic syndrome linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk, study shows

Study finds a significant association between metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, highlighting the importance of MetS prevention and management.

17 Dec 2023

Trends in mortality from leading cancers from 2002 to 2019 for the 314 districts in England

Researchers assessed mortality trends in the leading cancers from 2002 to 2019 across 314 districts in England using high-resolution spatiotemporal analysis.

14 Dec 2023

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

Death rates related to infective endocarditis declined in most adults across the U.S. within the last two decades, yet accelerated among young adults ages 25 to 44 years old, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

13 Dec 2023

Ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates among hospitalized patients in California

The association between race and outcomes in Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) hospitalizations in California.

6 Dec 2023

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

The risk of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient individuals.

1 Dec 2023

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

The associations of cause-specific mortality with alcohol intake.

28 Nov 2023

Associations between socioeconomic status, clinical variables, and non-COVID-19 sepsis risk

The impact of socioeconomic status and clinical variables on sepsis incidence and mortality.

28 Nov 2023

Study suggests non-prescription sales data can help to forecast respiratory disease fatalities

Researchers investigated the value of integrating sales of non-prescription medications (e.g., cough syrups) for improved forecasting of deaths from respiratory diseases in England using artificial intelligence (AI)-based predictive tools.

23 Nov 2023

Statins may reduce breast cancer mortality rates

The relationship between serological cholesterol levels, statin usage, and breast cancer (BC) mortality.

21 Nov 2023

Association between infertility and autism spectrum disorder risk among children

The relationship between infertility and its treatments on autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

21 Nov 2023

Diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in low-income African-Americans, study shows

JAMA Network Open study finds that diabetes increases colorectal cancer risk among low-income African-American individuals, with stronger associations observed in women, smokers, and those recently diagnosed, suggesting that glycemic control and colonoscopy screenings could mitigate risk.

16 Nov 2023

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

The Lancet Regional Health-Europe study finds that maternal smoking during pregnancy may lower the risk of type 1 diabetes in children, but this protective effect diminishes in adulthood, with adult smoking showing no significant impact on type 1 diabetes risk.

16 Nov 2023

Study reveals coadministered COVID-19 and flu vaccines effective, especially in seniors

The study in JAMA Network Open evaluates the effectiveness of simultaneously administering the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 BA.4/5 COVID-19 vaccine and seasonal influenza vaccines versus separate administration. Results suggest similar or slightly increased COVID-19 outcomes and lower influenza-related outcomes with coadministration, particularly in those aged 65 and above.

13 Nov 2023

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

Study investigates how maternal metabolic conditions like pregestational diabetes, gestational diabetes, and obesity mediate the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in children. It highlights the significant role of obstetric and neonatal complications in this relationship, emphasizing the need for managing these complications to mitigate children's risk of developing conditions like ADHD and autism.

12 Nov 2023

International Classification of Diseases News and Research

HPV infection linked to doubled risk of thyroid cancer

Alarming rise in infective endocarditis-related deaths among 25-44 year olds in the U.S.

Metabolic syndrome linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk, study shows

Trends in mortality from leading cancers from 2002 to 2019 for the 314 districts in England

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

Ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates among hospitalized patients in California

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

Associations between socioeconomic status, clinical variables, and non-COVID-19 sepsis risk

Study suggests non-prescription sales data can help to forecast respiratory disease fatalities

Statins may reduce breast cancer mortality rates

Association between infertility and autism spectrum disorder risk among children

Diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in low-income African-Americans, study shows

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

Study reveals coadministered COVID-19 and flu vaccines effective, especially in seniors

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

Associations between screen time, exercise habits, and the onset of dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression

UK Biobank study links social connections with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

25-year Swedish study reveals link between road traffic pollution and increased mortality risk

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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