October 31, 2023

Researchers explored the intricate relationship between HIV infection in Ethiopian women and the development of precancerous cervical lesions, addressing existing inconsistencies in the literature, with the goal of determining the true impact of HIV on the risk of precancerous cervical lesions in this population. Some studies hint at a significant link between HIV and pre-cancerous...

This study was a systematic review of evidence related to sexual transmission of HIV at varying viral load levels among serodiscordant couples. The results showed a nearly zero risk of sexual transmission of HIV when the partner living with HIV has a viral load of less than 1000 copies per mL.  A new study published...

This study explores the impact of violent crime rates on physical inactivity and obesity and reveals a significant correlation, particularly in Black and Hispanic communities, highlighting the disproportionate effect of high crime rates on these health outcomes. Violent crimes (e.g., armed robbery, aggravated assault, homicide) are public health concerns, as are obesity and inactivity. Statistics...

The findings of a recent study suggest that, while BMI remains a dependable measure of adiposity, it is more accurate for women, younger individuals, and those of U.S. descent, with weaker correlations in older adults and the Korean/Asian population. Body mass index (BMI) is an inexpensive and simple measure of obesity. However, BMI is not...

This study reveals that obese individuals are 1.28 times more likely to develop right-sided colon cancer and highlights factors like age, sex, and race that influence this risk. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most common cancer types in the United States and globally. There are two distinct types of CRC: right-sided colon cancer (RsCC)...

A study on childhood obesity highlights significant epigenetic differences between European American and African American children, shedding light on the diverse gene regulation associated with obesity.  Childhood obesity is a significant problem globally. Epidemiological data from 2016 suggest that there are 340 million obese children and adolescents. Though childhood obesity appears to have peaked, its...

There is a need for adjusted BMI criteria for Asian Americans, given their higher risk of obesity-related health problems at lower BMIs and increased likelihood of developing central obesity, according to a recent study. Obesity is a growing public health crisis in the United States and worldwide. Body mass index (BMI) is the most widely...

The conventional treatment of nail psoriasis is associated with adverse effects and difficulty in drug delivery. This study compared conventional treatment with topical steroids to microneedle technology for steroid delivery to treat nail psoriasis and found that microneedle technology combined with topical steroids was equally effective and did not cause severe side effects. The treatment...