Research on identifying and measuring risk. Covers rock-avalanche modeling, cardiovascular risk, food-toxin safety, and heart calcium scans.
A recent study found that males from father-absent households face a significantly higher risk of incarceration, with odds almost three times as high as those from intact families. The presence of live-in grandparents in these households can help mitigate this risk.
A 10-year analysis of ischemic heart disease deaths among 34,492 postmenopausal women showed that those who consumed the most whole-grain had the lowest risk. The positive effect was attributed to increased intake of phenols, vitamins, and phytoestrogens.
A multi-center study provides clear guidelines for genetic testing in women with breast cancer, identifying those at high risk of ovarian cancer. The study found that nearly 40% of participants had abnormalities in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, associated with a 10-fold increase in ovarian cancer risk.
A study found that postmenopausal women with excess body hair are 33% more likely to develop breast cancer. Excess sebum production also increases the risk in premenopausal women, while an 'apple' shape is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer in this age group.
Following guidelines improves patient safety and reduces liability costs by 96% compared to no guideline compliance. MMI's report highlights the financial impact of adhering to core risk modification programs, with average cost per claim reduced by $70,000.
Researchers found that relatives of individuals with colon polyps have a slightly less than doubling of risk compared to the general population, rising to about 10-12% over a lifetime. The study suggests that these individuals should receive colonoscopy instead of sigmoidoscopy for screening.
A recent study suggests that extreme fatigue may increase the risk of blood clot formation in the heart arteries, which could lead to future heart attacks. This imbalance is thought to be mediated by impaired fibrinolysis, a process that normally removes blood clots.
A new version of the PSA test detects 95% of prostate cancers and helps distinguish between cancer and benign conditions. The study reduces unnecessary biopsies and provides personalized risk assessments for men with borderline results.
A new study by University at Buffalo researchers found that smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of pre-term birth, low-birth weight babies, and small-for-gestational-age infants. Despite taking prenatal vitamins, these risks remain higher for smokers compared to non-smokers.
New anti-TBT regulations may actually increase environmental and human health risks for countries with limited resources. The regulations result in $4 billion in added fuel costs for the shipping industry.
Researchers found that African Americans and Hispanics with the APOE-4 allele have a similar risk of Alzheimer's disease as whites, but those without the allele had significantly increased risks. The study suggests that there may be new genes or environmental factors involved in the disease.
A study found that pravastatin significantly reduced the risk of stroke or ministroke in heart attack survivors by 32% compared to those who received a placebo. The medication also lowered the risk of either strokes or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) by 27%.
Young people who started drinking before age 15 were four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who began at age 21. The risk of alcohol abuse was also significantly higher among early drinkers.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that diabetic men are at a 13 times higher risk for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) compared to non-diabetic men. Diabetic men were also four times more likely to develop ESRD attributed to non-diabetic disorders such as high blood pressure or kidney infection.
Researchers found that 100 micrograms of folic acid can prevent up to 22% of neural tube defects, while 200 micrograms can prevent most NTDs. The study suggests that increasing folic acid levels in grains could help reduce birth defect risks.
Research shows that men younger than 65 who are moderately overweight have a higher risk of dying from any cause and heart disease compared to their non-overweight counterparts. For women, being overweight poses a significant heart-disease mortality risk at any age, with an increased risk observed even at moderate BMI levels.
A study found that individuals with high cholesterol in middle adulthood continue to have a high risk of heart disease despite declining cholesterol levels over time. Men who experienced the largest decreases in cholesterol still had high initial levels, suggesting that early detection and management are crucial.
Researchers at UC Irvine have identified a gene associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia and manic-depressive illness. The gene encodes a potassium ion channel protein that controls electrical activity in nerves, and its altered function may contribute to brain behavior changes.
The Society of Actuaries is hosting a conference on risk measurement for financial services, bringing together experts to discuss integrated approaches. The event is timely with the Securities and Exchange Commission's new market risk disclosure rules.
The Society of Actuaries' annual meeting will address pressing topics such as the old-age crisis, genetic testing, and technology's impact on healthcare. The event features a keynote speech by Robert B. Reich, who will discuss how societies can cope with globalization's widening split between the haves and have-nots.
A new analysis linked short-acting calcium channel blockers to a twice increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. However, longer-acting varieties were not found to have the same association.
A study of 224 female college students in Ohio found that those who had experienced sexual assault listed as many danger cues in a rape video as those with no history of victimization. This suggests that victim status may not be related to the perception of danger, and raises questions about why re-victimization occurs.
Dr. Bob Reinert recommends states adopt a single set of guidelines to minimize exposure to contaminants in fish. Effective guidelines can help anglers filter out unwanted chemicals from their catch.
A Cornell University nutritionist analyzed 40 studies on long-term use of the diet pill Redux and found that the benefits do not outweigh the risks. The amount of weight lost after one year is equivalent to a 62-calorie difference a day, roughly the amount burned by walking for half a hour.
A prospective study found that people who have suffered major depression may have up to a four-fold increased risk for heart attack. Researchers suggest treating the depression might be crucial not only for quality of life but also for heart health, as it was depression itself causing the risk, not medications.
A new UB study published in JAMA reveals a strong association between smoking and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women with the slow-acting NAT2 gene. Women born with this genotype who smoked more than a pack of cigarettes per day before menopause had seven times the risk of developing breast cancer.
A new study found that men who smoked light were two-thirds less likely to get prostate cancer if they ate medium to high levels of beta carotene. Heavy smokers received a 50% reduction in risk when consuming high levels of dietary beta carotene.