Tag #Prevention

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Cardiovascular Risk Factors Shorten Life Expectancy by Over a Decade

A German-led study published in "The New England Journal of Medicine" reveals that five cardiovascular risk factors (smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure) can shorten life expectancy by over a decade for those over 50, highlighting the importance of prevention and li...

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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk

A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.

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German Cabaret Combats Elder Fraud

Ned mit mir!" is a German preventative cabaret show educating senior citizens about elder fraud, particularly call center scams resulting in over €2.4 million in losses in Upper Bavaria South during 2024, and emphasizing reporting to prevent future victimization.

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Underreporting of Sexual Misconduct in Dutch Healthcare Highlights Urgent Need for Prevention

The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, unchanged from 2023, despite an independent report estimating 11,000 annual victims, highlighting significant underreporting and a need for increased prevention efforts.

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Measles Risks and Prevention: Vaccination, Early Diagnosis Crucial

Associate Professor Alexey Rtishchev highlights the dangers of measles complications (pneumonia, otitis, encephalitis), stressing the importance of timely vaccination, parental responsibility in following vaccination schedules, and immediate medical attention upon symptom onset to prevent severe out...

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Italy Rejects Funding for Expanded Breast Cancer Screening

Italy's proposed expansion of breast cancer screening to women aged 45-49 and 70-74, requiring 18 million euros annually, was rejected due to insufficient funds, impacting approximately 4 million women and highlighting systemic issues in preventative healthcare.

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17 Lifestyle Factors Can Reduce Risk of Dementia, Stroke, and Depression

A study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry reveals that 17 modifiable lifestyle factors—including blood pressure, smoking, sleep, physical activity, and blood sugar—impact dementia, stroke, and late-life depression, offering a preventative strategy to reduce the proj...

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Voronezh Oblast Achieves Record Low in Tuberculosis Cases

Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reports a record low in tuberculosis cases—430 in the past year compared to 530 in 2023—due to a comprehensive program involving BCG vaccination, screenings of over two million people, treatment adherence, public education, and improved living conditions.

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Dutch Healthcare Grapples with Underreported Sexual Misconduct

The Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate (IGJ) received 330 reports of sexual misconduct in healthcare in 2024, matching 2023's figures, but a separate report estimates 11,000 actual cases, highlighting significant underreporting and the need for improved prevention and reporting.

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Rise in Youth Involvement in Berlin Neo-Nazi Rallies

A recent neo-Nazi rally in Berlin saw a concerning number of young participants, raising concerns about the increasing influence of online radicalization among young people seeking belonging and purpose, often through platforms like TikTok and Telegram.

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Gantenerumab Halves Alzheimer's Risk in High-Risk Individuals

A Washington University study found that eight years of gantenerumab treatment halved the risk of Alzheimer's in 22 genetically predisposed individuals, highlighting potential for preventative treatment, but longer-term studies and broader trials are needed.

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Netherlands Fails to Reduce Overweight Population

The Netherlands is failing to decrease its overweight population, which remains unchanged from a decade ago, despite national prevention efforts. Experts cite an obesogenic environment and insufficient funding for prevention and treatment as major contributing factors, predicting a 60% overweight ra...

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