HCV Prevalence Is Linked to Age, Drug Use Patterns in Men Who Have Sex With Men“Among HIV-negative men who have sex with men who reported non-injection drug use, those who were aged 42 and older and used multiple drugs had a greater likelihood of hepatitis C...
New lung cancer screening initiative looks to increase access to care“Key Takeaways – The initiative targets low-income, uninsured, and minority populations to reduce lung cancer disparities through bilingual support and no-cost screenings. Over 700 eligible...
Delivery of inpatient cancer care varies greatly based on housing status“Key takeaways: People with cancer experiencing homelessness appeared less likely to undergo surgery or receive systemic therapy. They also got discharged against medical advice more frequently.”...
Chicago Marathon Runner Finishes Race Cancer-Free and With New Liver“One year after delaying a liver transplant to run the 2023 Chicago Marathon, Batbayar Tserendorj has a new liver, is cancer-free and completed the 2024 race, according to Northwestern Medicine (NM)....
Roche’s Alecensa receives NICE recommendation to treat ALK-positive lung cancer“Just under 100 non-small cell lung cancer patients in England will be eligible for the drug” FDA Presses Clinical Hold Button For BioNTech’s Partner Late-Stage Trial Of...
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...
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