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2022 Saw More Than 2.5 Million Cases of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis

More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2022, with concerns centering around syphilis and congen

Overall Decline in Cancer Deaths Expected in Europe in 2024

Overall, cancer deaths in Europe are expected to decline in 2024, but an increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) is expected in younger adults, according to a study

Physical Activity Weakly Associated With Better Late-Life Cognition

Physical activity is associated with better late-life cognition, but the association is weak, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published onlin

Bariatric Surgeries Carry Low Perioperative Risks

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) have similarly low perioperative risk among adults with obesity, according

Wellness Visits, Preventive Screenings Not Back to Prepandemic Levels

Wellness visits and preventive health screenings have not returned to prepandemic levels, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in JAMA Health Forum.Chri

Dental Group Says Lead Aprons No Longer Needed for X-Rays

The heavy lead apron dentists drape over you during dental X-rays may soon be a thing of the past. On Thursday, the American Dental Association (ADA) announced

Many With Meniere Disease Based on ICD-10 Do Not Meet AAO-HNS Criteria

Many patients with a Meniere disease diagnosis based on the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), do not meet the American Academy o

Rate of Venous Thromboembolism Increased With Cancer Surgery

The rate of venous thromboembolism is increased in association with cancer surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in JAMA Network Open. Johan Bj

Women Are More Prone to Autoimmune Disorders Than Men, and Scientists May Know Why

Women are much more prone than men to develop autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus. one that s rooted in genes that drive

In OAB, Nocturnal Urinary Frequency Tied to Bruises, Fractures From Falls

For patients with overactive bladder (OAB), increasing nocturnal urination frequency is a common risk factor for falls with bruises and fractures, according to

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