H Pylori Treatment May Reduce Gastric Cancer Incidence, Death
Helicobacter pylori treatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation are associated with a reduced risk for gastric cancer mortality.
Cancer
HIV Infection Associated With Poor Cancer Outcomes
Elderly patients with HIV who have cancer, and specifically breast and prostate cancer, may have worse outcomes when compared with elderly patients without HIV with cancer.
Levofloxacin Prophylaxis Least Disruptive to Gut Microbiome in Patients With Hematologic Malignancy
The use of levofloxacin as prophylaxis for the prevention of neutropenic fever and bloodstream infections was associated with less disruption of the gut microbiome in patients with hematologic malignancy.
Worse Cancer Outcomes for Elderly Patients With HIV
Elderly HIV-infected patients with cancer have worse outcomes than HIV-uninfected patients with cancer.
One Dose of HPV Vaccine May Be Sufficient in Certain Situations
One dose compared with two or three doses in preventing cervical precancer in high-coverage settings
Infection Control and Prevention Strategies for Patients With Cancer
Infection control and prevention (ICP) strategies represent an integral part of care for patients with oncologic diseases. Although the relevant guidelines often include established practices such as hand hygiene, barrier isolation, control of air quality, prevention of device-related infections, and prophylactic antifungal and antibiotic use, there are currently no consensus recommendations pertaining to ICP strategies…
Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy and Recurrence of Hepatitis C-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The impact of direct-acting antiviral therapy was investigated in a large cohort of patients in complete remission following treatment of hepatitis C-related HCC.
AGA Clinical Practice Update: DAAs for Hepatitis C and Hepatocellular Cancer
The AGA present an updated summary of best practice advice for surveillance of hepatocellular cancer and DAA therapy timing.
Preventing Non-AIDS-Related Comorbidities in Adults Aging With HIV
Interventions to reduce some traditional risk factors can improve the proportion of non-AIDS-related comorbidities.
High-Risk HPV May Be Associated With CVD in Korean Women
High-risk human papillomavirus infection may be associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease in Korean women.
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