Dr. L’espérance, an early-career scientist at Stanford University, USA, will talk about the latest estimates on the incidence and mortality rates of renal cell carcinoma in California, USA, data published in the April 2026 issue of The Lancet Regional Health – Americas.

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In this episode, our editor Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Richard Nahin (NIH) and Dr. Anna Zajacova (University of Western Ontario) about their pioneering report on the incidence of chronic diseases and conditions in US adults. The conversation highlights the value of focusing on new cases of noncommunicable diseases rather than just mortality, discusses the role of social and behavioral interventions, examines the impact of ageing on chronic conditions, and considers key questions for future research in public health and epidemiology.

How can doctors and scientists stay humble, and make better decisions, in the age of artificial intelligence? Join leading experts as we explore epistemic humility, bias, and trust in medicine, healthcare innovation, and AI. Discover practical strategies for critical thinking, communicating uncertainty, and building resilient teams in a rapidly changing world.

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