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Racial Differences Seen in Epigenetic Age Acceleration in Childhood Cancer Survivors

For childhood cancer survivors, there are racial and ethnic disparities in epigenetic age acceleration (EAA), which are partially mediated by social determinant

1999 to Mid-2000s Saw Increase in Seniors Using Prescription Meds

From 1999 to the mid-2000s, the proportion of U.S. adults aged 65 years or older who used prescription medications increased, according to a research letter pub

When Diet, Exercise Delay Diabetes Diagnosis, Long-term Health Improves

involves blood sugar levels that are higher than normal, but haven t reached the levels associated with full-blown diabetes. This study suggests that a longer d

Semaglutide Cuts MACE in People With Overweight, Obesity, Regardless of HbA1c

Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atheroscl

Rural Residents Continue to Have Higher Odds of Skin Cancer

Urban-rural disparities in skin cancer prevalence continue to persist, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.R

PSA Levels Very Low Among Transgender Women Receiving Estrogen

For transgender women receiving estrogen, the median prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is 0.02 ng mL, according to a research letter published online June 2

Acupuncture May Relieve Pain-Specific Disability in Degenerative Lumbar Stenosis

For patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) and predominantly neurogenic claudication pain symptoms, acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disa

Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy Recommended for Locally Advanced Lung Cancer

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is recommended for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and appears to have good long-term outcomes, acco

Long-Term Outcomes Similar for Cord Clamping, Umbilical Cord Milking

For nonvigorous term and near-term infants, long-term outcomes do not differ significantly with early cord clamping (ECC) and umbilical cord milking (UCM), acco

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