Babesiosis on the Rise in Northeastern & Midwestern US: CDC Report
Babesiosis, a tick-borne illness, is on the rise in the northeastern and midwestern United States, according to a new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).[0] The prevalence of the illness has increased significantly in states including Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Connecticut, with the largest increases reported in Vermont (1,602%), Maine […]
Continue reading Alarming Increase in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: What You Need To Know
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, and it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. Unfortunately, the incidence of CRC in young adults is increasing rapidly, with some experts predicting that by 2030, it will be the leading cause of cancer-related deaths […]
Continue reading The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and an Increased Risk of PAD
A new study published in the European Heart Journal Open has found a link between sleep deprivation and a higher risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD).[0] Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, led by Dr. Shuai Yuan, studied the link between sleep duration and daytime napping and the risk of PAD in 53,416 adults […]
Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Ozempic: A Diabetes Drug Used For Weight Loss
Ozempic, otherwise known as semaglutide, is a medication developed to help manage Type 2 diabetes, but has recently gained attention for its drastic side effect: weight loss.[0] Ozempic was approved by the FDA in 2017 to help improve glycemic control in adults with diabetes, and more recently, a higher dose of semaglutide was approved under […]
Continue reading Babesiosis on the Rise in Northeastern States: Avoid Tick Bites to Reduce Risk
According to a research published in the March 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the occurrence of babesiosis is on the rise in certain states, such as Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, and these states should be regarded as having endemic transmission.[0] The best way […]
Continue reading Colorectal Cancer: Start Screening at 45 to Help Reduce Deaths
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-most fatal form of cancer for both men and women in the United States.[0] With the shift in the colorectal cancer landscape, the United States Preventive Services Task Force has updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to begin at age 45 instead of 50. The […]
Continue reading AI Revolutionizing Cancer Research and Treatment: Predicting Cancer Survival Rates with Accuracy
Deep-learning is unlocking the potential to accurately predict cancer risk and survival rates in patients. Researchers at MIT have developed an AI model that can predict the risk of lung cancer up to six years in advance, allowing for early detection and increasing the chance of survival. This model can be used to tailor screening […]
Continue reading Reauthorizing PEPFAR: 25 Million Lives Saved and Progress Towards Eliminating HIV
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is widely seen as one of the most successful programs in global health history.[0] This year, Congress is considering its fourth reauthorization, and it is imperative that the program be reauthorized in order to sustain the gains made in the fight against HIV and other infectious […]
Continue reading Identifying Two New Schizophrenia Risk Genes and a Shared Risk for Autism: Study
A new study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has identified two previously unknown genes associated with schizophrenia and implicated a third gene with a shared risk for both schizophrenia and autism. The study, published in the online issue of the journal Nature Genetics, found the two risk genes—SRRM2 […]
Continue reading The Race Against Time: Helping Henry Receive Genetic Treatment for AHC
Dr Christelle Achkar, Henry’s neurologist, has spoken to CNN, expressing her inability to provide the infant with a better option to try and prevent him from having more seizures or episodes.[0] Henry is one of those children who have an increased chance of passing away too soon because of their medical condition; if they are […]
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