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Uneven Progress: US Central Nervous System Cancer Burden 1990–2021 — Stable Incidence, Falling Mortality, Persistent Geographic and Socioeconomic Disparities

By MedXY 11/18/2025

GBD 2021 analysis shows stable overall CNS cancer incidence in the US from 1990–2021, with significant declines in mortality and DALYs but major state-level, age, sex, and SDI-related disparities that demand targeted public-health and clinical responses.

Cardiology Clinical Updates Neurology news

Myocardial Infarction and Late-Onset Epilepsy: Unraveling Bidirectional Vascular Risks in Aging Populations

By MedXY 11/15/2025

Emerging cohort evidence reveals myocardial infarction significantly elevates late-onset epilepsy risk, with late-onset epilepsy also predicting subsequent myocardial infarction and vascular mortality, underscoring shared systemic vascular pathology and implications for integrated vascular risk management.

Gastroenterology news Public Health

Consistency Over Excess: Long-term Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines Reduces Digestive System Cancer Risk

By MedXY 11/12/2025

A pooled analysis of three US cohorts shows that maintaining guideline-level activity (~17 MET‑hours/week) consistently over decades is associated with substantial reductions in digestive system cancer incidence and mortality—comparable to higher but less consistent activity.

Infectious Diseases news Pediatrics

Congenital CMV in Australia: Reported Cases Are a Small Fraction of Estimated Burden — Implications for Screening, Treatment, and Public Health

By MedXY 11/04/2025

National APSU surveillance (1999–2024) found 479 definite congenital CMV cases and dramatic under-ascertainment versus expected prevalence; symptomatic infants increasingly receive antivirals. Expanded surveillance, newborn screening, and clear treatment pathways are needed.

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Targeting Modifiable Risks to Prevent Knee Osteoarthritis

By MedXY 11/01/2025

A large systematic review identified prior knee injury, older age, and high bone mineral density as predictors of incident radiographic knee osteoarthritis; overweight/obesity and prior injury explained ~14% of cases—highlighting prevention priorities across the life course.

news Psychiatry Public Health

Understanding Sex- and Age-Specific Suicide Risk Indicators: Insights from a Large Swedish Case-Control Study

By MedXY 10/31/2025

This Swedish population-based study highlights how suicide risk indicators vary by sex and age, showing males and older adults exhibit fewer, but often higher absolute risk indicators, underscoring the need for tailored suicide prevention strategies.

Critical Care Infectious Diseases news Pediatrics

Surge in Invasive Streptococcus pyogenes Infections Among Children Post-COVID-19: Insights from a Spanish Nationwide Study

By MedXY 10/27/2025

A Spanish multicenter study reveals a sharp rise in pediatric invasive group A streptococcal infections and severity after 2022, highlighting emm1 strain predominance and risk factors for critical illness and mortality.

Cardiology Public Health

Transportation Noise and Heart Disease: Updated Evidence and Implications from a 2025 Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 10/23/2025

An updated systematic review and meta-analysis reveals stronger associations between long-term transportation noise exposure and heart disease incidence and mortality, highlighting refined exposure–response relationships and implications for European public health policy.

Cardiology Public Health

Long-Term Exposure to Air and Road Traffic Noise Pollution Increases Risk of Valvular Heart Disease: Insights from a UK Biobank Prospective Study

By MedXY 10/23/2025

This review synthesizes recent evidence linking long-term air and noise pollution exposure with increased incidence of valvular heart disease, highlighting findings from a large UK Biobank cohort study, underlying mechanisms, and clinical implications.

Dermatology HIV/AIDS Specialties

Evolving Dermatologic Landscape in HIV: Prevalence, Incidence, and Risk Factors in the Modern ART Era from the DC Cohort

By MedXY 10/22/2025

Despite advances in antiretroviral therapy, dermatologic diseases remain prevalent in people with HIV, with incidence declining yet significant disparities persisting related to immune status, demographics, and structural factors.

Neurology Public Health Specialties

Comparative Performance of Dementia Risk Indices in the HUNT Study: Insights into CogDrisk, LIBRA, CAIDE, and More

By MedXY 10/21/2025

This study compares five dementia risk indices using data from the HUNT study, revealing CogDrisk as the most accurate predictor, though none outperformed a demographics-only model including age and education.

HIV/AIDS Infectious Diseases Public Health Specialties

HIV Among Older Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: Epidemiology, Risks, and Treatment Insights from the AWI-Gen Longitudinal Study

By MedXY 10/20/2025

This multicentre longitudinal cohort study reveals significant HIV prevalence and incidence among adults aged 40 and older in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting age, gender, education, and rural residency as critical factors influencing HIV risk and treatment outcomes.

Internal Medicine Public Health Specialties

Unraveling the Hidden and Measured Drivers of Chronic Disease Accumulation Across Organ Systems

By MedXY 10/20/2025

A 30-year birth cohort study reveals that life-course factors, especially modifiable markers like BMI, blood glucose, and blood pressure, significantly influence the buildup of chronic diseases across eight organ systems, yet much remains unexplained, prompting further research.

Cardiology news Oncology

Impacts of Plant-Based Diets on Multimorbidity Risk in Cancer and Cardiometabolic Diseases Across Age Groups

By MedXY 10/20/2025

This analysis of EPIC and UK Biobank cohorts reveals that healthy plant-based diets reduce multimorbidity risk of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases, especially in middle-aged adults, underscoring diet's role in chronic disease prevention and management.

Public Health Specialties

Global Health Landscape 1990-2023: Insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

By MedXY 10/19/2025

This systematic analysis of the GBD 2023 presents global trends in disease burden, risk factors, and healthy life expectancy across 204 countries, elucidating shifts in NCDs, CMNN diseases, injuries, and underlying risk drivers crucial for guiding future health policy.

Infectious Diseases Neurology news

Emerging Threat: Active West Nile Virus Transmission in Brazil Reveals Critical Public Health Challenge

By MedXY 10/18/2025

Recent evidence confirms active West Nile virus transmission across Brazil with significant neurological impact and fatalities, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance and public health action in South America.

Psychiatry Public Health Specialties

Rising Trends in Non-Lethal Self-Harm and Suicide in Spain (2018-2023): A Nationwide Registry Analysis with a Focus on Age and Gender

By MedXY 10/18/2025

A nationwide study in Spain from 2018 to 2023 reveals increasing rates of non-lethal intentional self-harm and suicide, particularly among young women, underscoring the need for targeted mental health interventions.

OB/GYN & Women's Health Oncology Specialties

Assessing the Nationwide Prevalence and Outcomes of Breast Cancer Patients Eligible for Adjuvant CDK4/6 Inhibitors

By MedXY 10/18/2025

This study offers insights into the prevalence, characteristics, and long-term survival of breast cancer patients eligible for adjuvant CDK4/6 inhibitors, highlighting real-world outcomes compared to clinical trial populations.

Neurology news Public Health

Unraveling the Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and ALS Risk: Insights From a Large UK Cohort Study

By MedXY 10/05/2025

A large retrospective cohort study reveals a transient association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and elevated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) risk, suggesting early ALS symptoms may predispose to injury rather than TBI causing ALS.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Medical News news Specialties

Does Drinking More Than 3.5 Cups of Milk Weekly Raise Liver Cancer Risk? Unpacking the Facts Behind the Rumor

By MedXY 09/18/2025

A recent Harvard study linking high milk consumption to increased liver cancer risk has sparked confusion. This article clarifies the scientific evidence, dispels misconceptions, and offers guidance on healthy milk consumption based on current research and dietary guidelines.