Cervical Cancer Mortality Higher Among Older, Black Women
Rates rose when latest study excluded women who'd already undergone hysterectomy
Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
Biomarkers, Clinical Risk Improve Prediction of Renal Function
Findings in patients with type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease over wide range of baseline eGFR
Survival Rates High for Older Patients With ICDs
Nearly 80 percent of patients were alive two years after reveiving device
Grilled, Smoked Meats May Up Mortality Risk After Breast Cancer
High prediagnosis grilled, smoked meat intake linked to 23 percent increased risk of all-cause mortality
Sedentary Behavior May Lead to Shorter Telomeres in Women
Cells of elderly women who sit most of the day look much older than their actual age
17 Million U.S. Adults May Have Masked Hypertension
Masked hypertension more common among males, those with diabetes, older adults
Hypertension Onset After Age 80 May Protect Against Dementia
Association independent of antihypertensive medication use
ASCO: Moderate Activity Tied to Longer Survival in Advanced CRC
Patients only appeared to derive benefit from moderate -- not vigorous -- activity
Dementia May Be Exacerbated by Hospital-Related Delirium
Researchers say efforts must be increased to diagnose, prevent, and treat delirium
