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Study shows link between psoriasis severity and greater risk of type 2 diabetes

People with psoriasis are at a higher risk to develop type 2 diabetes than those without psoriasis, and the risk increases dramatically based on the severity of the disease.

14 Nov 2017

HPV testing more sensitive than Pap smear for detecting cervical cancer

A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute finds that testing for cervical cancer using HPV testing in addition to the Pap smear is unlikely to detect cancer cases that wouldn't be found using HPV testing alone.

14 Nov 2017

Combined effect of gestational diabetes and hypertension leaves both parents at high risk

Research has already shown that women who develop either diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease years later.

14 Nov 2017

Heart attack linked to increased risk of developing vascular dementia

Heart attack increased the risk of vascular dementia by 35 percent, and the risk remains elevated for up to 35 years after the heart attack.

13 Nov 2017

Study finds rising rates of marijuana use in states where it is legal

Daily use of marijuana as well as past month rates rose for both men and women aged 26 and older in states with medical marijuana laws in effect, according to researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

13 Nov 2017

Scientists to investigate potential role of airborne pollutants as triggers of Parkinson's disease

The Department of Defense has awarded a multi-institutional team of scientists a series of grants totaling $4.37 million to investigate the potential role of airborne pollutants as triggers of Parkinson's disease via the nose.

9 Nov 2017

Study shows that HPV vaccine also prevents recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in children

The vaccine that protects against cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus (HPV) also prevents an uncommon but incurable childhood respiratory disease, according to a new study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

9 Nov 2017

Simple strategies can make it easy to eat healthier this holiday season

When an average slice of pumpkin pie and scoop of vanilla ice cream can contain 46 grams of sugar – nearly twice the recommended daily added sugar intake of 25 grams for women and well above the recommendation of 36 grams for men– the holidays can be hazardous for anyone watching their waistlines.

9 Nov 2017

UA Cancer Center researchers delve deeper into benefits and harms of selenium supplementation

Personalized medicine -- health care tailored to the individual patient -- not only involves the use of prescription medications but vitamins and supplements as well.

8 Nov 2017

Discontinuation of hormone therapy linked to increased risk of cardiac, stroke death

Hormone therapy continues to be a hotly debated topic. The benefits of estrogen to the heart, however, appear to be universally accepted.

8 Nov 2017

Study: Many patients change their behaviors after suffering repeated bouts of C. diff infections

After suffering repeated bouts of debilitating Clostridium difficile infections, many patients significantly change their behaviors, but some precautions may do little to prevent future infections, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

8 Nov 2017

High protein diet may have deleterious long-term impact on kidney health

High protein diets may lead to long-term kidney damage among those suffering from chronic kidney disease, according to research led by nephrologist Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD, of the University of California, Irvine.

7 Nov 2017

WISDOM trial aims to identify best way to screen for breast cancer

Since her 40s, Lilly Lidot has received yearly mammograms. Her sister did not get regular checkups, so when her cancer was diagnosed it had already spread to her brain. Lilly's sister died in 2010.

7 Nov 2017

NIH awards grant to test whether anti-inflammatory diet can reduce Alzheimer's disease risk

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine nutrition scientist Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Ph.D., R.D., a five-year, $4 million grant to test whether a diet rich in foods with anti-inflammatory properties can reduce cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease risk.

6 Nov 2017

Study: Global toll of chronic kidney disease attributable to air pollution

The global toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) attributable to air pollution is significant, according to an analysis that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31–November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

6 Nov 2017

Dietary intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may affect outcomes in lupus patients

Higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids was associated with better sleep quality and a decrease in depressive symptoms in lupus patients, among other patient-reported outcomes, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

Bulgaria reports outbreaks of bird flu (avian influenza)

Veterinary authorities in Bulgaria have called for culling of nearly 8,000 ducks according to a food safety agency yesterday after two more regions there have reported avian flu infection. According to the agency a total of four outbreaks of bird flu have been registered in Bulgaria at this time.

5 Nov 2017

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals announces results from Phase II study of antipsychotic in Alzheimer's disease psychosis

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced the presentation of data from the Phase II -019 Study of pimavanserin in Alzheimer's disease psychosis at the 10th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease meeting in Boston.

3 Nov 2017

Blood biomarkers appear to be early-warning signal for lung problems in WTC-exposed firefighters

Blood biomarkers appear to be an early-warning signal for the accelerated loss of lung function and airway obstruction in firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center disaster, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

3 Nov 2017

UW study shows link between toxic air and psychological distress

There is little debate over the link between air pollution and the human respiratory system: Research shows that dirty air can impair breathing and aggravate various lung diseases. Other potential effects are being investigated, too, as scientists examine connections between toxic air and obesity, diabetes and dementia.

2 Nov 2017

Epidemiology News and Research

Study shows link between psoriasis severity and greater risk of type 2 diabetes

HPV testing more sensitive than Pap smear for detecting cervical cancer

Combined effect of gestational diabetes and hypertension leaves both parents at high risk

Heart attack linked to increased risk of developing vascular dementia

Study finds rising rates of marijuana use in states where it is legal

Scientists to investigate potential role of airborne pollutants as triggers of Parkinson's disease

Study shows that HPV vaccine also prevents recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in children

Simple strategies can make it easy to eat healthier this holiday season

UA Cancer Center researchers delve deeper into benefits and harms of selenium supplementation

Discontinuation of hormone therapy linked to increased risk of cardiac, stroke death

Study: Many patients change their behaviors after suffering repeated bouts of C. diff infections

High protein diet may have deleterious long-term impact on kidney health

WISDOM trial aims to identify best way to screen for breast cancer

NIH awards grant to test whether anti-inflammatory diet can reduce Alzheimer's disease risk

Study: Global toll of chronic kidney disease attributable to air pollution

Dietary intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may affect outcomes in lupus patients

Bulgaria reports outbreaks of bird flu (avian influenza)

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals announces results from Phase II study of antipsychotic in Alzheimer's disease psychosis

Blood biomarkers appear to be early-warning signal for lung problems in WTC-exposed firefighters

UW study shows link between toxic air and psychological distress

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