Notes from the Field: Increase in Nontoxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae — Washington, 2018–2023
This report describes an increase in nontoxigenic C. diphtheriae cases in Washington during a 5-year period.
Source: cdc.gov
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A high-risk pair – a drug and DNA variant increase heart disease risk in cancer survivors
St. Jude scientists identified a genetic difference in childhood cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy that predisposes them to heart problems as adults.
Source: stjude.org
Childhood cancer survivors 80% more likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors
Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension (also called high blood pressure), diabetes and high cholesterol, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
Source: news-medical.net
Cardiovascular risk factors undertreated in childhood cancer survivors
Childhood cancer survivors face a higher risk for cardiovascular disease than the general population, but new research suggests they are less likely to be treated for risk factors.
Source: heart.org