Despite advances in early detection and therapy, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and accounts for approximately one-quarter …
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and leading cause of cancer related deaths globally. Breast cancer recurrence is observed in approximately 30% of …
Risk factor-based prediction is the cornerstone of guidelines for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Despite clear criteria for statin therapy, ASCVD remains …
This dissertation evaluates the hypothesis that the occurrence and severity of acute medical events are linked to a patient’s underlying long-term health state and their …