Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing and disproportionately affects Hispanics. The LiverRisk Score (LRS), a …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Goals of care discussions (GCDs) are recommended for patients with cirrhosis but rarely conducted. Since 2017, the Veterans Health Administration has …
Abstract: Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnoses are frequently made through emergency presentations (EPs), a new cancer diagnosis following an emergency care episode or …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Among patients with pancreatic cancer, studies show racial disparities at multiple steps of the cancer care pathway. Access to healthcare is a frequently …
Abstract: Background: Long-standing type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer, however, its influence on cancer-associated outcomes is understudied. …