Geographic Variations in Incidence of Glioblastoma & Prognostic Factors Predictive of Overall Survival in US Adults from 2004-2013

Authors: Mortazavi SMJ

Year: 2018

Category: Aging Neuroscience

Journal: Front Aging Neurosci

Institution: Front Aging Neurosci

DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2018.00105

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5906709/

Abstract

Abstract Summary

Unfortunately, there is no abstract provided for this study. However, the title and bibliographic details indicate that the study focuses on the geographic variations in the incidence of glioblastoma and identifying prognostic factors that predict overall survival in US adults from the specified period 2004-2013. Given the implications of electromagnetic fields on health, further examination and investigation into these variations and factors are essential.

  • Examine the differences in glioblastoma incidence geographically across the US.
  • Identify the prognostic factors that aid in predicting the overall survival of glioblastoma patients.

Conclusion

This commentary highlights important data that can aid public health researchers and policymakers in understanding and possibly mitigating the risks associated with glioblastoma, with an indirect reference to the need for considering electromagnetic fields (EMFs) as a potential influencing factor.

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