Germany is seeing a promising decline in new coronavirus infections, but must take “very seriously” the risk posed by a
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Naltrexone use decreases the risk of hospitalization in persons with alcohol use disorder
Naltrexone, used either alone or together with disulfiram or acamprosate, is associated with a decreased risk of hospitalization due to
Continue reading »Timing and intensity of oral sex may affect risk of oropharyngeal cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect the mouth and throat to cause cancers of the oropharynx. A new study published early
Continue reading »Study finds cancer survivors run greater risk of developing, dying from second cancers
A new American Cancer Society study finds that adult-onset cancer survivors run a greater risk of developing and dying from
Continue reading »Children with cancer at no greater risk of severe COVID-19 infection, research shows
Pediatric cancer patients who test positive for COVID-19 do not appear to be at any increased risk of severe COVID-19
Continue reading »Researchers develop model to estimate COVID-19 mortality risk in veterans
Healthcare professionals can estimate who is at most risk for dying from COVID-19, including seniors and those with a variety
Continue reading »Diabetes, hypertension may increase risk of COVID-19 brain complications
Some patients with COVID-19 are at higher risk of neurological complications like bleeding in the brain and stroke, according to
Continue reading »ACR: Warfarin Tied to Increased Risk for Knee, Hip Replacement in OA
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2020 — For adults with atrial fibrillation, warfarin is associated with an increased risk for knee and
Continue reading »Low risk of cancer spread on active surveillance for early prostate cancer
Men undergoing active surveillance for prostate cancer have very low rates – one percent or less—of cancer spread (metastases) or
Continue reading »Aspirin use reduces risk of death in hospitalized patients, new study says
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were taking a daily low-dose aspirin to protect against cardiovascular disease had a significantly lower risk
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