Research updates, October 6
As many as 2.3 million new cases of cancer were triggered by viral infections worldwide in 2024, according to new research in The Lancet Oncology. French researchers analyzed a large database of cancer incidence from 2024, looking at specific diagnoses that were attributable to infections. The post Research updates, October 6 first appeared on The Sick Times .
In 2024, approximately 2.3 million new cancer cases were linked to viral infections, according to research published in The Lancet Oncology. French scientists examined a vast database of cancer incidences from 2024, focusing on diagnoses caused by specific infections. The study identified twelve infections, with H. pylori, HPV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) having the most cases attributable to them.
The researchers noted that certain infections, like HPV and HBV, can be prevented through vaccination, while further research is required for an EBV vaccine. Additionally, EBV has been connected to multiple sclerosis and Lupus.
A separate preprint study discovered that one in ten adults reported that COVID-19 exacerbated a pre-existing health condition in the long term. Between 2023 and 2025, a research team followed 2,227 adults from four locations in the U.S., conducting three surveys over a year following their COVID-19 diagnosis. The study's authors reported that participants faced challenges such as stress and social isolation while managing chronic conditions and the risk of reinfection or worsening conditions.
Furthermore, a commentary in NEW SOLUTIONS posited that Long COVID could be classified as an occupational disease for educators. The article highlights the high risk of Long COVID and COVID-19 among teachers and suggests implementing measures like air cleaning and ventilation to support both teachers and students. Moreover, the authors propose disability supports in line with the American with Disabilities Act.
They argue that investing in future research and practice to enhance teachers' occupational health could assist in sustaining the teacher workforce.
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