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US Dementia Cases Expected To Double By 2060. (HealthDay)

(1/14) A study published in Nature Medicine on January 13 reveals that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after age 55 is over 42%, more than double previous estimates, with significant implications for health policy, as noted by senior investigator Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, professor, Department of Medicine, Optimal Aging Institute.

(1/14) Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting an estimated 5.8 million Americans, with projections reaching 14 million by 2060; Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, professor, Department of Medicine, Optimal Aging Institute, said vascular dementia can result from high blood pressure or strokes, while Lewy body dementia involves protein deposits impacting brain function.

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Commission Issues ‘Radical Overhaul’ Of Obesity Diagnosis. (Medscape)

Paywalled* (1/14)* The Lancet Commission has redefined obesity into “clinical obesity,” a disease, and “preclinical” obesity, a health risk factor, based on criteria beyond BMI, such as waist circumference and organ dysfunction, and endorsed by over 75 medical organizations; Michael A. Weintraub, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, agreed with the new definition, saying, “I wholeheartedly agree with modifying the definition of obesity in this more accurate way.”

Kate Middleton’s Cancer Remission Explained. (TIME)

(1/14) Marleen I. Meyers, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, said that the term “remission” is complex, indicating the possibility of cancer returning despite no current evidence of it, as Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced her remission from cancer, following chemotherapy completed in September, with the type of cancer undisclosed.

Scientists And Doctors Reveal How Genes Are Mapping Cures For Cancer. (Newsweek)

(1/15) The advancement in genomic sequencing, including whole genome sequencing (WGS), has transformed cancer treatment and offers potential for more precise healthcare solutions, as Marcin Imieliński, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Pathology, Perlmutter Cancer Center explained that early tests focused on significant genome portions due to cost constraints.

Why Doctors Still Recommend Masking After Wildfire Smoke Clears. (New York Times)

The (1/14) Anna Nolan, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, discussed the potential long-term cardiovascular and respiratory effects of intense smoke exposure from urban wildfires, such as increased risk for reactive airway disease and lung cancer, drawing parallels to research from post-9/11 exposures.

AAHKS Publication Taps Editor-In-Chief, Deputy Editor-In-Chief. (Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review)

(1/14) reports that Brett Levine, MD, has been appointed editor-in-chief of Arthroplasty Today for 2025; Anna Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, member of the faculty, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins as deputy editor-in-chief, having moved to New York City to join the ������� Langone Health department of orthopedic surgery.

So, There’s This Thing Going Around NYC. Your Guide To Navigating The Norovirus. (Gothamist (NY))

(1/14) New York City is experiencing a surge in norovirus cases, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration, while Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, emphasizes the importance of hydration, particularly for young children and the elderly, “because in those people, fluid shifts and dehydration can be a lot more dangerous than for a 30-year-old with no medical problems.”

Cases Of Flu, Norovirus, RSV And COVID Surge Coast-To-Coast. (TODAY)

(1/14) The CDC anticipates elevated levels of flu, norovirus, COVID, and RSV to continue for weeks, and Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, said there is high flu activity in 43 states and recommends vaccinating “for everything you can,” handwashing, and staying home when sick.

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Tips To Beat The Winter Blues. (KCBS-TV Los Angeles)

(1/14) Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, explained that seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) is a form of depression triggered by shorter daylight hours in winter, affecting about 40% of American adults, and recommends seeking professional help and using treatments like light therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or antidepressants.