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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Affects One in Four American Adults

Feb 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Have you ever heard of a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? If you haven’t, it’s not surprising—it rarely causes symptoms, and it’s not a condition that shows up on routine examinations. But concerns about NAFLD are growing since experts have learned that it’s a risk factor for cardiovascular … Read More

Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Feb 23, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It takes the lives of men and women almost equally and is more common with increasing age. Alex Trebek, host of TV’s “Jeopardy,” died from the disease about a year and half after his diagnosis … Read More

Newsbriefs: Obsesity & Colorectal Cancer; Vitamin D; Dancing & Falls; Heart Attack Treatment

Feb 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Obesity and Colorectal Cancer Obesity raises the risk of colorectal cancer, but a new study (BMC Medicine, Dec. 16, 2020) suggests that the link differs between men and women depending on where excess body fat is stored. For the study, researchers analyzed data on 58,211 people with colorectal cancer and … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Anticholinergic drugs; Alcohol and antibiotics; Symptoms of pancreatic cancer

Jan 22, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Cancer

I’m 75, and I take a medication called Detrol to help control urinary incontinence. I’ve been told that this medication can cause risky side effects in older adults. Is this true? The drug you take is in a class called anticholinergics. These drugs work by blocking a brain chemical called … Read More

Better Therapies Offer a More Positive Prognosis for Lung Cancer Patients

Jan 22, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Lung cancer is the second-most common type of cancer and the top cause of cancerrelated deaths in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). However, recent advances in lung cancer detection and treatment mean that patients with lung cancer have better survival odds. “It is an exciting time … Read More

Newsbites: Cardiovascular health; weight loss in older adults; anti-inflammatory eating; weight loss and breast cancer

Jan 22, 2021 · UHN Staff · Cancer

High-Dose Omega-3 Supplements and Cardiovascular Health A recent large, randomized controlled trial (coauthored by Friedman School Dean and Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter editor-in-chief Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH) evaluated the impact of a new omega-3 fatty acid supplement on cardiovascular health. The researchers tested the high-dose (4 grams/ day) prescription-only … Read More

Ask the Experts: Bronchiectasis After TB; Esophageal Cancer Treatment; Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Jan 22, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Q: My 82-year-old mother developed tuberculosis several years ago. She was successfully treated with antibiotics, but just recently I noticed that her breathing seemed labored. I was concerned she might have covid-19, but it turns out she has a condition called bronchiectasis. Could this be related to the tuberculosis? A: … Read More

Newsbriefs: Anethesia & Dementia Risk; Watchful Waiting & Prostate Cancer; Group Exercise & Loneliness; Managing Osteoarthritis

Jan 22, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

General Anesthesia and Dementia Risk It’s not unusual for older adults who undergo surgery that requires general anesthesia to exhibit some cognitive changes after the procedure. But while previous research has suggested a possible link between general anesthesia and dementia risk, a new study (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, … Read More

Preventing and Treating Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery

Nov 23, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

The lymphatic system may not get as much press coverage as the cardiovascular, respiratory, or reproductive systems, but it is responsible for some very important functions. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, ducts, and nodes that runs throughout your body. It drains excess fluids from tissues and transports … Read More

Frontline: Modest weight loss; Physical activity for cancer patients; Warnings issued on Benzodiazepines

Nov 23, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Modest Weight Loss Cuts Risk of Diabetes and Other Diseases Among people with obesity, those who lost an average of 13 percent of their total body weight gained significant health benefits, including decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 40 percent. In a real-world observational study of more … Read More

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