There are 35 million geriatric patients over age 65 in the United States. Of these, 4.5 million are over age 85 and are characterized as “old old.” By 2020, it is projected that there will be 53 million Americans over age 65; 6.5 million of...
Melanoma on the Rise in Young Adults
More young adults, particularly women, are developing melanoma, a potentially fatal form of skin cancer, as reported by Jerry D. Brewer, MD, lead author of a recent study at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
The study shows that between 1970 and...
Early Dental X-Rays Linked to Brain Tumors
The results of a study were reported online Tuesday, in the American Cancer Society’s journal, Cancer, linking dental x-rays with an increased risk of a common brain tumor in adults.
The study was led by Dr. Elizabeth B. Claus, a professor at...