Surprising benefits of one of the most simple forms of exercise“When it comes to exercise, sometimes simple is best for accessibility and consistency. Not to be overlooked, walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise that provides numerous benefits in the short...
Community Surveys Show Enthusiasm for Long-Acting Hepatitis C Cure Research“People living with or at risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV), health care providers, and policymakers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) showed significant interest in a potential...
For cancer patients, oncologists often have the final word“For terminally ill cancer patients, the final days of life are immensely personal, having the choice to continue cancer treatments, or to stop treatments and prioritize a more comfortable passing. What a...
Medicare patients with cancer often receive aggressive treatment over supportive care“Overall, claims records showed that 45% of the patients experienced potentially aggressive care (such as multiple acute care visits within days of death), while there was a low...
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...
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