Insights into the spatial epidemiology of hepatitis C infection: systematic synthesis of area-level determinants and spatiotemporal analyses“Conclusion: This review emphasizes the imperative of deciphering the complex interplay of area-level factors in HCV infection...
Mays Cancer Center continues collaboration with American Cancer Society to expand lung cancer screenings“Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is proud to announce the American Cancer Society’s...
The growing list of human viruses: Are we prepared for the next outbreak?“In a recent review published in the journal Virology, researchers examined the increasing diversity of human viruses, their epidemiological significance, and preventive strategies to mitigate...
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi’s Viral Hepatitis Clinic cures 1,000th hepatitis C patient“The Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Viral Hepatitis Clinic has reached a milestone by curing its 1,000th patient of hepatitis C. “It’s a very satisfying thing to make that call and tell...
2 Immunotherapies Show Comparable Benefits in Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer“Key Takeaways: PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors combined with chemotherapy significantly improve survival in ES-SCLC compared with chemotherapy alone. No significant difference in overall...
Cancer incidence and deaths still higher in Appalachia despite progress“Fewer people than before are being diagnosed with and dying from cancer in Appalachia, but cancer incidence and death rates remain substantially higher, especially in certain areas of Central...
Global progress, challenges and strategies in eliminating public threat of viral hepatitis“The problem caused by viral hepatitis is a major public health challenge faced in the past decade, and the global goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030 is still far away....
Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers Increasing“Rates of lung cancer diagnoses among people who have never smoked are rising, according to the World Health Organization’s cancer agency. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates that lung cancer is now...
Low-level traffic air pollution linked to liver damage and fatty liver disease“Low levels of traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, a new study in mice suggests.” Mindfulness treatment program...
Liver cancer risk and changes in lifestyle habits after successful hepatitis C virus therapy post-DAA HCV therapy: lifestyle changes and liver cancer risk“Conclusions: In this prospective cohort, successful HCV therapy was followed by significant changes in lifestyle...
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