Chipping away at the ‘epidemic of loneliness,’ one new friendship at a time“On a typical morning, Jason Silverman lounges at home in his bed for hours, with the TV on and the volume turned up. Sometimes, this daily regimen can get lonely. So he looks...
The #1 Commonly Missed Early Sign of Lung Cancer, According to Oncologists“Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. after skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The disease is to blame for about 1 in 5 cancer deaths, and the...
CDC Publishes 2 Reports on Hepatitis Incidence Rates and Progress Towards 2025 Goals“The federal agency’s reports shows decreases in both hepatitis A and B, but hepatitis C saw a significant increase during 2021. However, the investigators note the pandemic may have...
Opinion: The Chemotherapy Shortage Is Hard to Wrap Your Head Around“As an RN in a surgical oncology unit, I have cared for many patients receiving chemotherapy.” When the Cancer Awakens“My current treatment was successful in making sure it did not change or grow. I...
Mind-Body Therapies for Anxiety, Depression a Critical Part of Comprehensive Cancer Care“Mind-body therapies have been shown — and are recommended in guidelines — to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer who may be at any part of the care...
Hepatitis C Screening in Post–Baby Boomer Generation Americans: One Size Does Not Fit All “For HCV elimination, passive “universal” screening in routine health care settings is insufficient, although the efficiency of screening may be improved with alanine...
Diet of ultra-processed foods linked to higher depression risk long term“The more that a person’s daily calories come from ultra-processed foods, the more likely they are to experience depression long-term, a new study suggests. The association between these foods and...
4 Ways to Help Patients With Metastatic Lung Cancer Find Meaning in Their Experiences“Oncology nurses can help patients with metastatic lung cancer find meaning in their experiences and potentially help them cope more effectively with their diagnosis.” Addressing...
Hepatitis C Virus: Insights Into Its History, Treatment, Challenges, and Future Directions“Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a global public health concern with significant impacts. It primarily spreads through blood-to-blood contact, such as sharing needles among drug...
New CDC Viral Hepatitis Reports on US Surveillance in 2021 and on Progress Toward Reaching National Elimination Goals“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report— United States, 2021 and the 2023 Viral...
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