Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Acute kidney injury ups risk for death in COVID-19 patients

(HealthDay)—Acute kidney injury (AKI) in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 is associated with a significantly higher risk for in-hospital death, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in the American Journal of ...

Diabetes

Study shows the major impact of diabetes on the risk of falls

New research presented at this year's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year (21-25 September), shows that having type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with a 33% ...

Oncology & Cancer

Cancer incidence up for adolescents and young adults

(HealthDay)—Among adolescents and young adults (AYAs), cancer incidence increased during 2007 to 2016, according to a report published online Sept. 17 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

Oncology & Cancer

Stem cell function may explain higher colon cancer rate in males

Colon cancers have a higher incidence in males, which is in part related to much higher androgen levels in males compared to females. Scientists have now discovered a link between androgens and stem cells that could contribute ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Indigenous Brazilians launch coronavirus tracing app

Indigenous and environmental organizations in Brazil launched an app on Friday aimed at alerting indigenous communities to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in their lands.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Masks compulsory across Paris as virus cases mount

France's prime minister announced Thursday that face masks will become compulsory throughout Paris as he urged the public to help reverse a trend of mounting coronavirus infections.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

US coronavirus cases are falling but challenges persist

New daily cases of the coronavirus have been dropping sharply in the United States for weeks—but experts don't know if Americans will have the discipline to bring the epidemic truly under control.

Oncology & Cancer

150% surge in skin cancer deaths since 1970s

According to figures released by Cancer Research UK, melanoma skin cancer deaths have been increasing dramatically in the UK, with the rate rising two and half times since the 1970s.

Oncology & Cancer

A step toward cancer prevention

Cancer incidence and cancer mortality are rising rapidly throughout the world. While the reasons are complex, efforts are underway to identify high-risk individuals who would benefit most from cancer screening.

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