Global Burden Assessment of Mesothelioma – Trends, Socioeconomic Influences, and Asbestos Exposure Academic Background Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) but can also occur in the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), heart, or testicles. Due to its rarity and long latency period, me...

Lifetime Risk of Surgery in England: A Nationwide Observational Cohort Study Academic Background Surgery represents a significant portion of the UK National Health Service (NHS) activity, with approximately 4.4 million people undergoing surgical procedures in England each year. Although an increasing number of surgeries are performed as day-case pr...

The Relationship Between Social Risks and Cancer Screening Adherence Among U.S. Adults Academic Background Cancer screening is a critical tool for the early detection and prevention of cancer, significantly improving treatment outcomes and reducing mortality rates. However, despite recommendations from various U.S. health agencies for colorectal, l...

Toward Optimal Disease Surveillance with Graph-Based Active Learning Academic Background With the acceleration of globalization, the speed and scope of infectious disease transmission have significantly increased. How to effectively monitor and control the spread of infectious diseases has become a critical issue in public health. Traditional disea...

E-cigarette Cessation SMS Program: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study Targeting Adolescent E-cigarette Users Background In recent years, e-cigarettes have become the most widely used tobacco product among American adolescents. Statistics from 2023 show that over 2.1 million adolescents reported current use of e-cigarettes, including 10% of high scho...