ABSTRACT Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.While cirrhosis is the main risk factor for HCC, the factors influencing progression from cirrhosis to HCC remain largely unknown.Gut microbiota plays a key role in liver diseases; however, its association with HCC remains elusive.This study ai
Introduction: stress is a factor that influences in the quality of life and performance of the individual.It appears when a person identifies dangerous situations that exceeds its own resources and endanger its own being-well.Objective: to describe the stress level in university students from health departments in Cartagena-Colombia.Methods: a desc
Abstract Background The current study aimed to further our understanding of second opinions among medical oncology patients by examining the proportion of patients who sought a second opinion about their cancer treatment, and why.Methods The study was conducted between 2013 and 2015 in three medical oncology clinics located in public hospitals in A