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health5 days ago•7 min saved

Cancer trends explained: more cases, but better outcomes

U.S. cancer incidence has risen from about 400 per 100,000 in 1975 to 456 per 100,000 in 2023, but age-adjusted cancer death rates have fallen since 1999 due to earlier detection and advances in treatment. The rise reflects longer lifespans, broader definitions, and improved screening that uncovers more cases, including slow-growing ones. Cancer starts from DNA errors, caused by random cellular changes, inherited mutations, viruses, or external factors like smoking and UV exposure. In recent decades, targeted therapies and immunotherapies have improved remission and survival, turning many cancers into manageable conditions. Today there are over 18 million US cancer survivors, projected to reach about 26 million by 2040.

via The Washington Post|

#aging #cancer #detection

health9 months ago•3 min saved

Global and Indian Cancer Rates Rise Sharply, with Many Cases Preventable

Cancer cases in India have increased by 26% since 1990, with deaths rising by 21%, largely due to persistent risk factors like tobacco use and limited early detection, contrasting with declines in the US and China due to better prevention and screening strategies. The study emphasizes the need for strengthened prevention, screening, and integration of cancer care into universal health coverage to reverse this trend.

via Times of India|

#cancer #health #incidence

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Rising Prostate Cancer Rates Highlight Need for Awareness and Early Detection

Prostate cancer rates in the US have increased over the past decade, especially in advanced stages, despite reduced PSA screening, with higher mortality rates among Black and Native American men, highlighting the need for tailored screening strategies and further research into environmental and nutritional factors.

via ABC News|

#advanced-stages #health #incidence

health2 years ago•15 min saved

"Sharp Increase in Lyme Disease Cases Linked to Reporting Changes in 2022"

After the implementation of a revised surveillance case definition for Lyme disease in 2022, reported cases in the United States increased by 68.5% compared to the average during 2017–2019, with the highest relative increase among older adults. The change likely reflects modifications in surveillance methods rather than a true change in disease risk. The revised approach improves standardization of surveillance data across high-incidence jurisdictions but hinders comparison with historical data. Limitations include under- and overreporting, and changes in laboratory testing may have influenced the reported incidence.

via CDC|

#case-definition #health #incidence

neurology2 years ago•2 min saved

The Alarming Surge of Prion Diseases in the U.S.

The incidence of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a fatal prion disease, has been steadily increasing in the United States, particularly among women. From 2007 to 2020, the incidence of CJD rose from 1.06 to 1.58 per million in women and from 1.05 to 1.47 per million in men. The increase remained significant for women even after adjusting for age. The rise in incidence may be due to changing demographics or improved detection with new diagnostic tools. The study highlights the need for monitoring among the aging U.S. population.

via Medpage Today|

#creutzfeldt-jakob-disease #diagnostic-tools #incidence

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Surge in Young Male Patients with Colorectal Cancer Raises Concerns

The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has increased in male individuals younger than 50 years, while it has decreased in individuals older than 50 years. A study analyzed the prevalence of advanced adenomas (AAs) in younger adults without CRC symptoms and found that younger adults had an increased prevalence of AAs. The researchers suggest that sex should be taken into account when recommending screening, with men potentially needing screening as early as 40 years of age.

via AJMC.com Managed Markets Network|

#colorectal-cancer #crc #health

health3 years ago•5 min saved

COVID-19 Diagnosis Linked to Increased Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Children

A study conducted in Bavaria, Germany, found that a diagnosis of COVID-19 in children was associated with an increased incidence of type 1 diabetes since 2020. The findings suggest that SARS-CoV-2 infection contributed to the observed increase in type 1 diabetes incidence during the pandemic. The study also found that undiagnosed infection could have contributed to the moderately increased incidence of type 1 diabetes observed in children without a COVID-19 diagnosis. Further studies are required to determine whether vaccination should be considered in children at risk for type 1 diabetes.

via JAMA Network|

#children #covid-19 #germany