Clinicians Address the Resurgence of Syphilis in the United States
Syphilis diagnoses have continued to accelerate for the past few years due to COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions at sexual health clinics.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Higher PSA Screening Rates Tied to Lower Metastatic Prostate Cancer Incidence
Each 10% increase in PSA screening rates was significantly associated with a 9% decrease in the metastatic prostate cancer rates, according to a study of VA medical centers.
Global Warming Could Heat Up Kidney Stones Rate
Kidney stone prevalence has been on the rise for decades, but kidney stone specialists predict higher worldwide temperatures brought on by human activity will exacerbate the trend.
Profound Disparity in HIV Diagnoses Among Black Individuals Observed in 2018
In this study, researchers assessed the rate of HIV diagnoses in Black individuals in the United States, particularly among those living in communities with increased social vulnerability.
Air Pollution May Up Risk for Adverse Transplant Outcomes
Moving to areas with low air pollution might improve outcomes for kidney transplant recipients, investigators suggested.
Surgery vs Radiation May Lower Risk of Death From High-Risk Prostate Cancer
In a large retrospective study, radical prostatectomy was significantly associated with a survival advantage among men with high-risk prostate cancer compared with external beam radiation therapy.
Kidney Stones Linked to High Animal Protein Intake
Compared with the lowest quintiles of total animal protein intake and non-dairy animal protein intake, the highest quintiles were associated with a 16% and 14% increased risks of kidney stone formation, respectively, a study found. Findings are consistent with previous studies.
Majority of Americans Have at Least One Chronic Health Condition
This study shows that medical conditions, mental illnesses and substance abuse problems in these patients often overlap.
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