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A recent study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania examined the prevalence of gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM) and Helicobacter pylori (HP) in individuals with Lynch syndrome (LS), a condition that increases the risk of various cancers. The study found that 6.7% of individuals with LS had GIM and/or HP, with GIM being detected in 2.2% of individuals without prior GIM on subsequent surveillance. The researchers concluded that baseline gastric antrum biopsies should be included as a routine component of upper endoscopies in LS. The study was supported by The Jason and Julie Borrelli Lynch Syndrome Research Fund. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, Italy, aimed to investigate the prevalence of antibodies against infectious diseases in healthcare students. The study included 2523 students enrolled in medical and health-related degree programs and found that 44.4% were protected against hepatitis B, 87.3% against measles, 85.5% against mumps, 94.6% against rubella, and 95.2% against varicella. The researchers concluded that despite efforts to promote vaccinations, achieving high immunization rates among healthcare workers remains a challenge. They recommend improving prevention strategies, including serological screening and workplace vaccination, especially for hepatitis B. [Extracted from the article]