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Chemotherapy may raise CVD risk in pediatric cancer survivors
Pediatric cancer patients exposed to chemotherapy had a higher 10-year risk of developing several types of cardiovascular disease.
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Axial SpA guidelines updated with best practices for new drugs, imaging
Changes to the guidelines largely center on use of interleukin-17 inhibitors, tofacitinib, and biosimilars of tumor necrosis factor–alpha...
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Predictive model estimates likelihood of failing induction of labor in obese patients
The model uses ten maternal characteristics and obstetric factors.
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PTSD symptom reduction tied to lower risk of type 2 diabetes
“PTSD is associated with inflammation, which may in turn be associated with increased risk for [type 2 diabetes].”
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Fluoride exposure during pregnancy tied to lower IQ score in children
This study confirms findings in a 2017 Mexico City study.
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Pediatric, adolescent migraine treatment and prevention guidelines are updated
The guidelines review both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options, which have multiplied since the previous guidelines were released in 2004...
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Study: Cardiac biomarkers predicted CV events in CAP
The results suggest a change in usual practice is needed to reduce cardiovascular community-acquired pneumonia complications, according to a study...
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Sepsis survivors’ persistent immunosuppression raises mortality risk
Individuals with persistent biomarkers of inflammation and immunosuppression had a higher risk of readmission and death because of cardiovascular...
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Patient and family education of asthma management is critical
ORLANDO – Everyone on the team should be aware of all aspects of asthma care.
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About half of NCI cancer center directors received industry payments in 2017
Furthermore, approximately one-fourth of NCI directors received payments of $5,000 or more that were not related to research, according to an...
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Sinusitis treatment depends on classification, duration of symptoms
ORLANDO – In bacterial rhinosinusitis with have fever, symptoms longer than 10 days, purulence, and feeling lousy, guidelines recommend antibiotic...
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GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors offer more options in diabetes management
ORLANDO – “Finally, the ACC is aligned with the ADA. This is amazing, and it’s good news.” – Christine Kessler, MN
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Hypothyroidism may have more impact on cardiac health than hyperthyroidism
Evaluate thyroid function in patients with a fast resting heart fate, new-onset AFib, idiopathic heart failure, bradycardia, resistant...
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Most patients with new hypertension under revised BP guidelines won’t need pharmacotherapy
ORLANDO – In terms of nonpharmacologic therapies for these patients, the largest benefit is in getting them to lose weight.