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Global Gastrointestinal Cancer Burden to Nearly Double by 2050: A Critical Call for Targeted Prevention and Resource Allocation

By MedXY 01/14/2026

By 2050, global gastrointestinal cancer incidence is projected to surge by 85%, reaching 9.06 million cases annually. While gastric cancer rates are declining, colorectal and pancreatic cancers are rising sharply, particularly in low and medium Human Development Index (HDI) regions.

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Benchmarking Global Progress in Non-Communicable Diseases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cause-Specific Mortality Trends from 2001 to 2019

By MedXY 12/23/2025

From 2010 to 2019, NCD mortality declined in 80% of countries worldwide, driven primarily by reductions in circulatory diseases, with notable regional and cause-specific heterogeneity and slower progress than the previous decade.

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Global Trends and Method-Specific Suicide Mortality Among Older Adults: Insights and Projections to 2050

By MedXY 10/20/2025

A comprehensive study spanning 47 countries reveals changing suicide mortality rates among adults aged 65+, highlighting method-specific risks and projecting future trends amid global population ageing.

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Bridging the Gaps in Global Diabetes Care: Insights from Two Decades of the Global Burden of Disease Study

By MedXY 10/19/2025

A comprehensive analysis reveals ongoing challenges in diabetes diagnosis, treatment, and glycaemic control worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced care strategies, especially in low- and middle-income regions.

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Silent Invader: The Cancer-Linked Parasite That’s Invading Our Bodies Without a Trace

By MedXY 09/11/2025

Discover how a parasitic worm quietly invades the human body, evading pain and immune detection, causing millions of infections and thousands of deaths annually, with its spread now threatening new regions amid climate change and travel.

Critical Care news Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Global Shifts in Pulmonary Embolism Mortality: A 2001-2023 WHO Database Analysis

By MedXY 08/25/2025

Analysis of WHO data reveals declining global pulmonary embolism mortality overall, with marked differences by region and income, highlighting urgent needs in lower-middle-income countries.

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Global Patterns and Challenges of Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Care: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 08/21/2025

A global meta-analysis reveals that over 40% of primary care prescriptions contain antibiotics, with more than half being inappropriate, highlighting urgent needs for improved antimicrobial stewardship worldwide.

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Is Your Practice Missing the Next Gastric Cancer Surge?

By MedXY 08/03/2025

A new study predicts 11.8 million gastric cancer cases linked to Helicobacter pylori infection among children born 2008-2017, urging stronger global prevention and vaccine development.

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Redefining Obesity: Impact of the ‘Clinical Obesity’ Framework on Global Prevalence Estimates

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A new, function-driven definition of “clinical obesity” dramatically lowers global obesity prevalence rates compared to BMI-based estimates, raising implications for disease surveillance, prevention, and healthcare policy.

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Plastics, Health, and the Planet: Why a Global Treaty Is Essential Now

By MedXY 07/28/2025

A global plastic pollution treaty is crucial as microplastics and toxic additives pose escalating risks to human, animal, and environmental health.

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Chikungunya Returns: Understanding the Global Health Threat of a Resurgent Virus

By MedXY 07/28/2025

Chikungunya virus, once rare, is making a concerning comeback globally. This article explores its resurgence, clinical impact, misconceptions, and expert-backed strategies to stay protected.