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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