Colorectal cancer risk up for patients with psoriasis
Nov 30, 2021
In a subgroup analysis according to sex, an increased risk for CRC was seen for female but not male psoriasis patients.
Culturally tailored program increases colonoscopy completion
Feb 07, 2022
The overall rate of colonoscopy completion was 85% in the Hispanic population; the reasons for cancellation and no-show included cost.
Statin use does not change benefits of prostate cancer screening
Dec 08, 2021
Less of an increase was reported in detection of low-grade localized tumors in statin users versus nonusers.
Deaths from 5 diseases decline
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Wellness efforts may be having an effect. Deaths from five of the six leading causes saw an overall decline in the United States between 1969 and 2013, according to a new analysis.
Life expectancy decreasing, CDC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2018
Life expectancy in the United States decreased in both 2015 and 2016, marking the only decreases in the past 20 years and the first consecutive two-year decline since 1964, according to a new report from...
Weight loss in adulthood tied to reduced risk of colorectal adenoma
Feb 01, 2022
Weight loss from age 20 to age 55 to 74 years was linked to reduced risk, especially for those who were overweight or obese.
These medical innovations are good news for aging adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2022
Sepsis, prostate cancer, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, hypertension. These are some of the conditions that will benefit from medical advancements noted on the Cleveland Clinic’s recently announced...