Novel Blood Test Predicts Risk of Severe Lung Disease“Northwestern Medicine investigators have created a novel blood test that identifies adults who may be at increased risk of developing severe respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
DOH Report Finds Earlier Death Associated with Hepatitis C“HONOLULU – As part of Liver Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has released a report that found hepatitis C was associated with death at an earlier age in Hawaiʻi....
Obesity and survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or chemoimmunotherapy: a multicenter cohort study“Obesity may be associated with an increased overall survival among male patients treated with chemotherapy,...
‘Weekend Warrior’ Workouts Boost Health as Much as Exercise Throughout the Week“People who exercise mostly on weekends get health benefits similar to those of people who exercise throughout the week, according to a recent study. Both types of exercisers should aim for...
An evolutionary concept analysis: stigma among women living with hepatitis C“Stigma is a complex social phenomenon that leads to marginalization and influences the course of illness. In the context of hepatitis C virus (HCV), stigma is a well-documented barrier to...
Quality Improvements in Lung Cancer Surgery and Tumor Pathology May Extend Survival Postsurgery““Over the past 15 years, a quality improvement initiative in the heart of the Mississippi Delta has made stepped progress to change the status quo for lung cancer outcomes...
New Report Highlights Overlooked Cancer Risk Factor: Alcohol“Sept. 18, 2024 – Cancer is becoming a more survivable illness in the U.S., but a lack of awareness about the risks linked to alcohol and unhealthy lifestyle choices could slow this progress.” AI chatbots...
Q&A: Panel Offers Actionable Steps Toward Hepatitis C Elimination““It is rare to consider the elimination of any infectious disease,” Vincent Lo Re III, MD, MSCE, and colleagues noted in Clinical Infectious Diseases.” US will let more people take methadone at...
Expectations concerning cancer treatment: perspectives of medical oncologists and patients on advanced, unresectable lung carcinoma“Introduction. This study seeks to compare expectations regarding systemic cancer treatment for advanced lung cancer from the...
Understanding the social determinants of cardiovascular health in Asian Americans“Numerous social and structural factors, including immigration status, socioeconomic position and access to health care, contribute to differences in cardiovascular health and heart...
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