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The CCM-ITALUNG2 pilot in Italy tested various invitation methods for lung cancer screening, including phone calls and in-person outreach by healthcare providers, to improve equitable access beyond self-referral. The program used the Lung-RADS system for ...
HIV self-testing (HIVST) uptake among Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) in Nashville remains low, with less than 30% ever using HIVST and under 10% using it recently. Factors linked to higher HIVST ...
This large European study established age- and sex-specific reference values for handgrip strength in adults aged 50 and older across 27 countries, highlighting peak strength in the early 50s followed by decline with age. These ...
Early removal of the thymus gland in early life leads to a premature aging of T cells, causing inflammation in visceral fat tissue and impairing glucose metabolism, which can contribute to glucose intolerance and increased ...
Klotho is a kidney-produced protein with powerful anti-aging effects that regulate phosphate and calcium balance, protect against oxidative stress, and influence key metabolic pathways. Its levels decline with age and kidney dysfunction, contributing to age-related ...
Low calf circumference is a common issue among older adults, often associated with poor muscle mass and increased risk of health complications like multimorbidity. This condition is not solely linked to age, as different groups ...