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Less screening, fewer cases: What our audiences should know about breast cancer rates

Association of Health Care Journalists

In 2009, the U.S. Researchers at the University of Vermont analyzed over 2 million breast cancer diagnoses from 2004 to 2019 and found that while in situ (non-invasive) breast cancer rates have decreased since 2009, the likelihood of diagnosing breast cancer cases at advanced stages also declined.

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New antibiotic could treat drug-resistant gonorrhea: Study

The Hill

After reaching a historic low in 2009, cases of gonorrhea in the United States steadily increased until 2021 and have slowly declined since then, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If approved to treat gonorrhea, it will be the newest antibiotic to treat the sexually transmitted infection since the 1990s.

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NIRISS instrument on Webb maps an ultra-hot Jupiter's atmosphere

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

There's an intriguing exoplanet out there -- 400 light-years out there -- that is so tantalizing that astronomers have been studying it since its discovery in 2009. One orbit for WASP-18 b around its star that is slightly larger than our Sun takes just 23 hours. There is nothing like it in our Solar System.

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The Role of Blockchain in the Launch and Growth of Cryptocurrency

Smart Data Collective

In 2009, cryptocurrency was an idea that seemed impossible. Will Everyone Admit That Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Started in 2009? People who believe that cryptocurrency started in 2009 often appeal to Satoshi Nakamoto’s writing, where he outlined the function and benefits of blockchains. That would be Ripple.

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Testing Requirements for Proprietary Treatment Products

WA State Department of Health

Rule Effective Date April 1, 2025 - 12:00pm Rule Status Adopted WAC WAC 246-272A-0110 WSR Number 25-06-036 CR-101 Link [link] CR-102 Link [link] CR-103 Link [link]

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What Are the Most Important Steps to Protect Your Organization’s Data?

Smart Data Collective

Based on figures from Statista , the volume of data breaches increased from 2005 to 2008, then dropped in 2009 and rose again in 2010 until it dropped again in 2011. In 2009 for example, data breaches dropped to 498 million (from 656 million in 2008) but the number of records exposed increased sharply to 222.5 million (from 35.7

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Finding sustainable work you love in an era of relentless layoffs

Association of Health Care Journalists

She graduated with high honors from the University of Michigan in 2009 and later earned her masters in interactive journalism from American University. Anna also serves as AHCJs New York City chapter lead and as a writing coach through the New York Writing Room.