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Substantial and Increasing Burden of Skin Cancer Seen in Older Adults
Only incidence and prevalence rates attributable to keratinocyte cancer, DALYs attributable to BCC would increase by 2050
16 Updates, Four New Recommendations Issued for Management of Pediatric VTE
Direct oral anticoagulants suggested over standard of care anticoagulants for pediatric patients with venous thromboembolism
Prevalence of Disability Up Over Twofold for Current Smokers
Disability prevalence 14.1 percent for current smokers, 6.8 percent for never smokers, and 12.6 percent for former smokers
Military Service Seems Not to Increase Risk of Depression
Among veterans, female gender, being divorced are risk factors for depression, while high income is protective factor
18.6 Million Cancer Survivors in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2025
Racial differences in treatment common, including lower likelihood of surgery for stage I to II lung cancer in Black patients
Clinical Guideline Issued for Statin Use in Persons With HIV
Statins recommended for persons with HIV with a 10-year ASCVD risk score of 5 percent or higher; favored for those with risk score <5 percent
Physical Activity Linked to Better Survival for Specific Cancer Types
Engaging in leisure-time MVPA linked to improved survival for various cancer types including bladder, breast, colon
Low Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Rates Seen in Cancer Survivors
One-year incidence of psychosocial therapy initiation was 12.6 percent, while incidence of medication initiation was 2.8 percent
Unconditional Cash Transfer May Increase Breastfeeding Rates
UCT through social programs has little or no effect on postpartum mood; evidence lacking for all other associations
Total Number of Excess Deaths >14.7 Million in U.S. in 1980 to 2023
U.S. mortality rose rapidly in 2020 and 2021, then declined in 2022 and 2023, remaining higher than in 2019