8 stories tagged #The Lancet

  1. England HPV Vaccine Program Achieves 100% Mortality Reduction in Young Women
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    England HPV Vaccine Program Achieves 100% Mortality Reduction in Young Women

    Landmark Lancet study confirms England's HPV vaccination scheme eliminated cervical cancer deaths in women aged 20-24, preventing approximately 200 fatalities and validating WHO elimination goals.

    5d ago 1 min read
  2. PCOS Renamed PMOS: A Shift from Fertility Focus to Metabolic Health
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    PCOS Renamed PMOS: A Shift from Fertility Focus to Metabolic Health

    Polycystic ovary syndrome is officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), reframing the condition as a systemic hormonal and metabolic disorder rather than a fertility issue.

    last wk. 3 min read
  3. 1.2 Billion Now Living With Mental Health Conditions Worldwide
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    1.2 Billion Now Living With Mental Health Conditions Worldwide

    A new Lancet study reveals a 95% surge in mental health cases since 1990, driven by anxiety and depression.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. PCOS Renamed to PMOS to End Decades of Misunderstanding
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    PCOS Renamed to PMOS to End Decades of Misunderstanding

    Polycystic ovary syndrome is now polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, reflecting its true nature and impacts.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Women's Hormonal Condition PCOS Renamed to PMOS in Global Push for Accuracy
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    Women's Hormonal Condition PCOS Renamed to PMOS in Global Push for Accuracy

    Experts rename PCOS to PMOS to reflect its metabolic and hormonal complexity, aiming to reduce misdiagnosis and stigma.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. PCOS Renamed to PMOS After Global Consensus Effort
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    PCOS Renamed to PMOS After Global Consensus Effort

    The hormonal disorder affecting 1 in 8 women is now called Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, reflecting its true nature beyond ovarian cysts.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Vision Decline May Signal Dementia Risk 12 Years Early
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    Vision Decline May Signal Dementia Risk 12 Years Early

    Studies show worsening vision predicts cognitive decline decades before diagnosis, raising prevention hopes.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Hormone Therapy Boosts Weight Loss Drug Results by 35% in Postmenopausal Women
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    Hormone Therapy Boosts Weight Loss Drug Results by 35% in Postmenopausal Women

    Mayo Clinic study shows menopausal hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide increases weight loss by 35% in women versus drug alone.

    3mo ago 2 min read