Tag: Epidemiology
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Global and Regional Burden of Kidney Cancer (1990–2021): Insights from GBD 2021 and Future Projections
Overview: Kidney Cancer Burden in a Changing World Kidney cancer, while not the most common cancer, poses a substantial health burden due to its relatively poor prognosis and regional disparities. The Global Burden of Disease 2021 (GBD 2021) study provides a comprehensive view of incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) from 1990 to…
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Global and Regional Burden of Kidney Cancer (1990–2021) and Future Projections Based on GBD 2021
Overview: Kidney Cancer at a Glance Kidney cancer is a significant, though not the most common, genitourinary malignancy with a notably poor prognosis. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma accounts for the majority of cases, approximately 80%. The disease burden has grown from 1990 to 2021, driven by aging populations, diagnostic improvements, and lifestyle factors. This…
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Study Links Nearly 1 in 5 UTIs to Contaminated Meat: A Food-Safety Wake-Up Call
Overview: A New Angle on Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, typically treated as a medical and hygiene concern. A four-year study, published in mBio, reframes UTIs as partly a food-safety issue by linking about 18% of infections to E. coli strains that originate in meat from food-producing animals.…
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Study Links Nearly 1 in 5 UTIs to Contaminated Meat, Reframing a Common Infection as a Food Safety Issue
Groundbreaking findings connect urinary tract infections to contaminated meat A four-year study published in mBio suggests that nearly one in five urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be linked to E. coli bacteria transmitted through contaminated meat. By analyzing more than 5,700 bacterial samples from UTI patients and retail meat in Southern California between 2017 and…
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Czech Hepatitis A Outbreak: experts warn it could last 1-2 more years and push for targeted vaccination
Overview of the Czech Hepatitis A Situation Public health officials in the Czech Republic are monitoring a significant Hepatitis A outbreak that began in April 2025 in Ostrava and has since spread to multiple regions. As of now, there are about 2,141 reported cases and 26 deaths, including ten in Prague. This marks the largest…
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Czech Hepatitis A Outbreak Could Last One to Two More Years, Health Expert Warns
Hepatitis A Outbreak in the Czech Republic Stretches Into a Prolonged Phase The hepatitis A outbreak that began in April 2025 in isolated pockets of Ostrava has spiraled into a national health concern, with 2,141 reported cases and 26 deaths, including ten in Prague. This figure stands in stark contrast to the 676 illnesses and…
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Myopia Among School Children in Beirut: Prevalence, Demographics, and Public Health Implications
Introduction Myopia, defined both qualitatively by the eye’s light focus in front of the retina and quantitatively as a spherical equivalent (SE) of −0.50D or less, is a leading global refractive error. Beyond blurred distance vision, myopia is linked to higher risks of cataracts, glaucoma, myopic maculopathy, and retinal detachment. The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR)…
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Prevalence and Demographic Profile of Myopia Among School Children in Beirut, Lebanon
Introduction Myopia, defined both qualitatively and quantitatively, is a refractive error where light focuses in front of the retina during relaxed accommodation. Quantitatively, it is often identified as a spherical equivalent (SE) of −0.50 diopters (D) or less in at least one eye. Globally, myopia is the most common refractive error and poses risks for…
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Income inequality and diabetic retinopathy: a NHANES-based look at PIR’s predictive value in US adults
Background and purpose Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision impairment worldwide, with its prevalence closely tied to diabetes control and access to healthcare. This study analyzes data from NHANES 1999–2020 to examine whether the family income to poverty ratio (PIR), a standardized measure of socioeconomic status, can predict DR prevalence among U.S.…
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Income and Diabetic Retinopathy: PIR as a Predictor in U.S. Adults (NHANES 1999–2020)
Background and purpose Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision impairment among adults with diabetes. Socioeconomic factors, including income, influence health outcomes by shaping access to care, adherence to treatment, and engagement in preventive services. This study uses NHANES data from 1999 to 2020 to examine whether family income to poverty ratio (PIR)…