Oncology Research

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Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer is twice as common in men than women, according to the American Cancer Society, with more than 52,300 men to be diagnosed in the United States in 2023. Rare in people younger than 45, the average age of diagnosis is between 65 and 74. Risk factors include smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, race, use of certain medicines, and exposure to

Obesity Drugs

Continued from page 7 showed. People in the semaglutide group were more than twice as likely to have lost at least 10% of their body weight. The results with semaglutide remained unchanged when factoring in age, sex, or the type of bariatric surgery, according to the study.

“Our results support the real-world effectiveness of GLP-1

Disparities

Continued from page 12 at the highest risk for cardiovascular disease is quite low overall, but especially among Black and Hispanic adults. Statins are cheap and effective at the prevention of heart disease, so this is definitely a large missed opportunity,” said Joshua A. Jacobs, Pharm.D., Cardiology Clinical environmental toxins. Symptoms vary by patient, with some having little to no symptoms in the early stages, or blood in the urine and flank pain at later stages.

Esophageal Cancer

Men are three to four times more likely to develop esophageal cancer than women. In Texas, an estimated 1,350 new esophageal cancer cases are anticipated in 2023, and 1,010 Texans are expected to die. According to the

Texas Department of State Health and Human Services, the highest incidence rate of esophageal cancer is in males living in rural areas. The seventh most common cause of cancer death among men, risk factors for esophageal cancer include smoking, alcohol use, and obesity as well as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), which occurs when stomach acid flows up to the esophagus.

If you – or the men in your life

– aren’t making health a priority, consider this National Men’s Health Month a great time to get on track. Set up an appointment with your healthcare provider and be sure to schedule important annual screenings. Pay attention to your body and incorporate healthy habits every day. As the saying goes, “your health is your wealth.” receptor agonists for treating post-bariatric weight recurrence and suggest that semaglutide is superior to liraglutide,” Dr. Almandoz said. He noted that the results could help inform the use of these drugs in optimizing body weight after bariatric surgery.

Other UTSW researchers who contributed to this study are Jeffrey N. Schellinger, RD, registered dietitian nutritionist in the Division of Endocrinology, and Ildiko Lingvay, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology. Dr. Almandoz has served as a paid consultant to Novo Nordisk A/S, which manufactures Wegovy and

Saxenda. Dr. Lingvay has received research funding and advisory and consulting fees from Novo Nordisk A/S. Other disclosures are listed in the study.

Pharmacist at the University of Utah who is the first author of the study.

The new results, Dr. Pandey added, “help identify health care access as a target for interventions in order to shrink the racial and ethnic gap for preventive cardiovascular care.”

The next step would be to

Age Well, Live Well

Continued from page 12 space to capture, preserve, and share personal and world history “one Artifct at a time.” Artifcts, Inc. patent-pending website and mobile app helps save and share the histories, stories, and memories behind treasured belongings. The organization is also partnering with veterans’ groups, memory care centers, and nonprofits serving older adults to provide Artifcts as an engagement activity within those communities.

• Global Agetech Innovations Laboratory (GAIL) is a virtual collective laboratory that brings together the expertise of researchers, government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, older adults and caregivers, gerontologists, healthcare organizations, and financial institutions to improve the quality of products and services for older adults.

The “Be Informed” category recognizes innovations that help older adults and their families stay informed about available services, treatments, policies, programs, etc. These organizations and people will receive the Being Informed Award: study the effectiveness of different interventions in increasing statin use among minority communities.

“This way we can find strategies that work for the communities most affected by the disparity,” he said.

• Nancy Walker is the volunteer executive director for the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Texas (FCACTX). FCACTX is a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers who help educate the public about end-of-life planning, decision- making, and related issues. Nancy has been a key figure in assisting thousands of people to develop an end-of-life plan best suited for their needs.

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities have partnered to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, caregivers, partners, and community providers throughout Texas. Their partnership established the Regional Coordinator Initiative to help people with disabilities and others around the state have access to region-specific information, resources, and events.

For more information about programs and services for older adults, visit the HHS Age Well Live Well webpage or call 2-1-1.