Greetings and welcome to the Catalyst Pharmaceuticals First Quarter 2021 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]
It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Ms. Alicia Grande, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Thank you. You may begin.
Alicia Grande
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining our conference call to discuss Catalyst s first quarter 2021 financial results and corporate highlights. Leading the call today, we have Patrick McEnany, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. We are joined by Dr. Steven Miller, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Scientific Officer, and Jeffrey Del Carmen, Chief Commercial Officer. For the question and for the Q&A session, we also have Dr. Gary Ingenito, Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer.
Sugary soda linked to colorectal cancer in women Women who consumed two or more eight ounce servings of sugary soda per day had more than twice the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer. Research suggests that sugary soda may have a link to early colorectal cancer in women. Getty
Loading up on sugar-sweetened soda during adolescence and adulthood is tied to an increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50, a new study has found.
The research, published in the journal Gut, explored the connection between the early appearance of the deadly disease and the rising popularity of sugary soda over the past 20 years.
Sugary beverage consumption in adolescence, young adulthood associated with increased risk
May 6, 2021 SHARE A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine has found a link between consuming sugary drinks and an increased risk of colorectal cancer among women under 50. The findings could help explain the rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger adults. (Photo: Getty Images)
Colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer in women under age 50. The findings suggest that heavy consumption of sugary drinks during adolescence (ages 13 to 18) and adulthood can increase the disease risk.
Sugary beverage linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50: Study ANI | Updated: May 07, 2021 08:11 IST
Washington [US], May 7 (ANI): If you are obsessed with sugar-sweetened drinks then you need to think twice before having them regularly.
A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine has found a link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer in women under age 50. The findings suggest that heavy consumption of sugary drinks during adolescence (ages 13 to 18) and adulthood can increase the disease risk.
The study, published in the journal Gut, provides more support for public health efforts that encourage people to reduce the amount of sugar they consume.
Hope and help for teens and young adults battling cancer
By: Intermountain Healthcare
and last updated 2021-05-06 11:30:24-04
Imagine being a teenager in high school busy connecting with your friends, dreaming about the future, and developing your self-identify. Or imagine youâre in your early 20s or 30s; maybe youâre in college or youâve just started your career and family.
Now, imagine being given the news that you have cancer. That can be a traumatic experience for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for young people.
âAdolescents and young adults, often called AYAs, are patients between the ages of 15-39 whoâve been diagnosed with cancer,â said Dr. Margaret Van Meter, breast medical oncology medical director for Intermountain Healthcare. âA cancer diagnosis presents different challenges for teens and young adults than for younger children or older adults.