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- Targeted maternal screening could eliminate aggressive T-cell leukemia in high-risk U.S. populations
Published: May 2, 2026
Section: Medical News
A comprehensive national study led by the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) as the primary driver of a deadly form of...
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Advocates for Targeted Maternal Screening to Prevent Fatal Viral Leukemia
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Medical News
A national study involving nearly two decades of data suggests that screening pregnant women for the HTLV-1 virus could effectively eliminate cases of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphom...
- The Bahamas Successfully Eliminates Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Joining Elite Group of Global Health Leaders
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Health
The World Health Organization has officially certified The Bahamas for eliminating the vertical transmission of HIV from mothers to their children. This milestone, achieved through...