October 10, 2023

Cancer-related mortality has been declining in the United States, but this decline is less in rural areas due to urban–rural healthcare gaps. Cancer is the leading cause of mortality in the United States. While U.S. cancer mortality rates have declined in recent decades, this decline has not been uniform across all sociodemographic groups. Data shows...

A recent study found that rural residence and certain tumor types, such as Hodgkin lymphoma, are among the leading causes of delayed cancer diagnosis in children. Delayed cancer diagnosis in children is a significant global health problem. Moreover, in its early stages, cancer symptoms are non-specific. This risk of delayed diagnosis is exceptionally high in...

A new study shows that higher exposure to pesticides among rural workers puts them at risk of Hodgkin lymphoma, autoimmune disorders, and other health issues caused by genotoxicity. Though the Green Revolution has helped increase food production globally, it has resulted in the indiscriminate use of pesticides in some nations, putting rural populations at risk....

In a first-of-its kind study, researchers evaluated the association between Human Development Index data and the prevalence of Hodgkin lymphoma.  Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) has a global annual incidence of about 83,000, causing more than 23,000 deaths globally, per the online database GOBOCAN 2020. Approximately 95% of all cases of HL are of classical Hodgkin lymphoma...

A recent study investigated the impact of a two-hour interactive LGBTQ+ workshop on preclinical medical students’ confidence and comfort in addressing LGBTQ+ topics and healthcare in an effort to bridge the educational gap regarding LGBTQ+ healthcare challenges in medical schools.  Individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual identities (LGBTQ+) encounter unique...

A comprehensive review and meta-analysis revealed a significantly heightened risk of post-traumatic stress disorder within the LGBTQ community, particularly among transgender individuals.  A systematic review combined with a meta-analysis was conducted to shed light on the concerning prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within the LGBTQ community. The review encompassed lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and...

Researchers carried out a review of adult gender transition medications and their pharmacogenomic implications. Gender dysphoria, characterized by the incongruity between an individual’s experienced gender and their assigned gender at birth, often leads to gender transition, a process involving the modification of sexual characteristics to align with one’s identity. Hormone therapy plays a critical role...

A recent study explored the correlation between respiratory syncytial virus levels in wastewater and influenza-like illness rates. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred advancements in wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) of respiratory pathogens, offering potential applications in public health surveillance.  This study, conducted in Larissa, Central Greece, assessed the benefits of monitoring respiratory syncytial virus...