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For many types of cancer, the incidence rate is decreasing—but according to a new study some regions are benefiting considerably more from this trend than others. Health economist Lars Schwettmann explains the connections.

By VITA BANDA

THE Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has pledged to collaborate with National Standards Bodies within the region and beyond to ensure the signing of cooperation agreements to facilitate for Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) that facilitate the acceptance of Zambian products and services on the regional and international markets. 

A study of more than 1 million Swedish men followed for up to 50 years found that higher blood pressure (BP) at age 18 was associated with an increased risk for major cardiovascular events later in life, including heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, and mortality. The risk for major cardiac events became elevated beginning at a BP of 120/80 mm Hg. According to the researchers, early intervention for hypertension may be critical to reducing later cardiovascular events. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

A brief research report including more than 900 adults with type 1 diabetes found that 37%, or nearly 4 in 10 participants, were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after age 30. Age of diagnosis was higher for men and racial minority adults. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

In a new position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) addresses the question of “grateful patient” fundraising, stating that physicians should not engage in or be asked or expected to participate in fundraising solicitation of their patients or patient families. The position paper is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Many transgender people experience mistreatment in health care encounters, which can include harassment, assault and denial of care. A new paper published in the September/October 2023 issue of Annals of Family Medicine describes the clinical experiences of transgender people. Study authors also present short-term and long-term strategies towards reducing oppression and its health consequences among this patient population.

In the Phase 3a ONWARDS 5 randomized trial, once-weekly insulin icodec titrated with a dosing guide app demonstrated superior reduction in HbA1c levels and similarly low hypoglycemia rates compared with once-daily insulin. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing—and potentially fatal—threat to people.

People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those who are either sedentary or participate only in aerobic exercise. That is the key finding of our new study, published in the journal GeroScience.

Sometimes referred to as the “crack cocaine of gambling,” electronic gaming machines (EGMs) such as slot machines allow bets to be placed as quickly as once every 2.5 seconds, delivering a rapid and immersive gambling experience. Similar features are now being used to transform online sports betting, significantly increasing the risk of problem gambling.