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One in five older British women has heart disease
One in five older British women has cardiovascular disease, including stroke or blocked arteries, which is higher than previously thought, finds research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. And the high prevalence of risk factors among them is not matched by levels of preventive treatment, shows the research. The findings are... view more... (2003-01-21)
Distinct demographic profiles between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) [comprising mainly Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)] is thought to affect about 150 000 people in the United Kingdom, the prevalence of severe IBD is not known. view more (2010-02-05)
Increased Prevalence Of Diabetes - Not All Bad News (pp 503, 537)
Research published in this week's issue of THE LANCET illustrates how a steady increase in the prevalence of diabetes in a Danish population has not been accompanied by an increase in incidence (new cases) of the disease, as deaths from diabetes have actually fallen over the past decade. The prevalence of diabetes has increased worldwide. Henrik... view more... (2003-08-13)
Large survey suggests schizophrenia less prevalent than textbooks say
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness and a major contributor to the global burden of disease, but how many people are actually suffering from the disease worldwide? view more (2005-05-31)
Alzheimer's disease to quadruple worldwide by 2050
More than 26 million people worldwide were estimated to be living with Alzheimer's disease in 2006 view more (2007-06-11)
Study finds nontuberculous mycobacteria lung disease on the rise in the United States
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are environmental organisms found in both water and soil that can cause severe pulmonary (lung) disease in humans. Pulmonary NTM is on the rise in the United States, according to a large study of people hospitalized with the condition. view more (2009-09-25)
Antibiotic not sufficient for serious eye infection in communities with high disease prevalence
Treating trachoma, an eye infection that can lead to blindness, with a single mass antibiotic distribution in Ethiopian communities with high prevalence of infection is not effective in eliminating the disease. view more (2006-03-08)
Asymptomatic peripheral artery disease prevalence is rising
The prevalence of asymptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) is steadily increasing among American adults. view more (2007-11-05)
Education level linked with presence of coronary artery calcium deposits
Higher levels of education are associated with a lower prevalence of coronary artery calcium, an indicator of subclinical atherosclerosis (thickening and plaque deposits in the artery walls) among young adults and those in early middle age. view more (2006-04-19)
Largest ever study on European cancer prevalence shows large differences between countries
Prioritise resources towards primary prevention, say EUROPREVAL researchers The largest study on the prevalence of cancer in Europe is published today (Thursday 6 June) in Annals of Oncology, journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology. Thirty-eight cancer registries in 17 countries provided data on 3 million cancer patients for... view more... (2002-06-04)
Chronic kidney disease common in the United States
There is a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the United States, which has risen over the past decade, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. view more (2007-11-07)
HPV infection common among females in US
Data from a national study suggests that about one in four U.S. females between the ages of 14 and 59 years may have the sexually transmitted infection human papillomarivus (HPV), according to a study in the February 28 issue of JAMA. view more (2007-02-28)
Which is more accurate, serology test or C14-urea breath test?
Serology and C14-UBT are the most commonly used non-invasive tests of H. pylori infection. The diagnostic characteristics of the tests depend also on the prevalence of H. pylori infection in the population tested. view more (2008-09-10)
STUDY TO ASSESS PREVALENCE OF CHLAMYDIA INFECTION IN EDINBURGH
Dr Miriam Santer, a Higher Professional Training Fellow in the department, is involving the help of three general practices in Edinburgh to look at the frequency of this common bacterial disease, which can go undetected for months, or even years, in affected patients. Chlamydia causes no symptoms in 70% of women and, left untreated, can lead to... view more... (1999-03-16)
EMERGING STRONGER FROM THE CHINA CRISIS (p 1311)
Issue 19 April 2003 Embargoed 0001 h (London time) 18 April 2003 This week's Lancet Editorial comments on how China can learn from mistakes made in its handling of the SARS crisis-especially in relation to the increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS. 'China's lack of openness about SARS is unfortunately reminiscent of its historic response to other... view more... (2003-04-16)
College freshmen at high risk for chlamydia infection
College freshmen under the age of 20 at several colleges in the southeastern U.S. were almost 70 percent more likely to test positive for chlamydia than students between 20 and 24 years of age. view more (2006-05-10)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder May Occur Also In The Elderly
A group of Dutch researchers, headed by Dr W van Zeist (Univeristy of Amsterdam) reported the findings of the first epidemiological study on the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in the elderly in the Nov-Dec 2003 issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has scarcely been researched in the... view more... (2003-10-22)
Study warns of growing cardiovascular disease epidemic in China
As more people in China adopt Western diets and lifestyles, many are developing a cluster of cardiovascular disease risk factors. view more (2006-04-14)
Varying prevalence among ethnic groups of gene mutation that increases risk of breast cancer
Among several U.S. racial/ethnic groups examined, Hispanic women were found to have the highest prevalence of the cancer-associated gene mutation BRCA1 at 3.5 percent, with Asian Americans having the lowest prevalence (0.5 percent), according to a study in the December 26 issue of JAMA. view more (2007-12-26)
High rate of complicated idiopathic gallstone disease in pediatric patients
The prevalence of gallstones in adults of industrialized countries is approximately 10% and is showing a tendency to rise. Data for pediatric patients is scarce. view more (2008-04-30)
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