Antioxidants Associated with Oncogenic HPV Infection in Women - Public Health
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a major cause of cervical cancer. Studies showed the onset of HPV carcinogenesis may be induced by oxidative stress affecting the host immune system. The association between antioxidants and oncogenic HPV remains unclear. In this study, Dr. Lin and the research team aim to identify antioxidants associated with vaginal HPV […]
Age difference in the combined effect of soda drinks consumption and body adiposity on hyperuricaemia in US adults - Public Health
The objective of this study was to evaluate age-related differences in the independent/combined association of added sugar intake from soda and body adiposity with hyperuricaemia in gender-stratified US adults. Consumption of added sugar from soda was calculated from 24-h dietary interviews and categorised into none, regular and excessive consumption. Hyperuricaemia was defined as serum uric […]
Cost of biopsy and Complications in Patients with Lung Cancer - Public Health
The purpose of this study is to describe the distribution of diagnostic procedures, rates of complications, and total cost of biopsies for patients with lung cancer. Patients and Methods: Observational study using data from IBM Marketscan® Databases for continuously insured adult patients with a primary lung cancer diagnosis and treatment between July 2013 and June 2017. Costs […]
Assessing and managing SARS-CoV-2 occupational health risk to workers handling residuals and biosolids - Public Health
Current wastewater worker guidance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommendations and states that no additional specific protections against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infections, are recommended for employees involved in wastewater management operations with residuals, sludge, and […]