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Colorado hospitals in ‘critical condition’ as state weathers another surge

Harold Burch's home has a spectacular view in Paonia, a rural part of Colorado's Western Slope at the foot of Mount Lamborn. But the landscape has been little consolation to the 60-year-old as he has battled a cascade of health problems during the pandemic.

15 Dec 2021

With overdose deaths surging, advocates on the ground push for over-the-counter naloxone

Louise Vincent figures her group, the North Carolina Survivors Union, saves at least 1,690 lives a year.

14 Dec 2021

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection for multiple myeloma patients, but lesser than other cancer survivors

For patients with the blood cancer multiple myeloma, vaccination against COVID-19 provides some protection against coronavirus infection but to a far lower degree than the general population of cancer survivors, a new study by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators shows.

13 Dec 2021

Large study reveals increased rates of myeloma precursor condition in high-risk groups

The first results from the largest screening study yet conducted in the United States of individuals at above-average risk for the blood cancer multiple myeloma have revealed higher rates of a myeloma precursor condition in older adults who are Black or who have a close family member with a current or past blood cancer.

13 Dec 2021

AI tool can reduce the need for invasive diagnostic procedures in ulcerative colitis

When visiting a doctor, many patients prefer non-invasive procedures over invasive and potentially painful ones.

13 Dec 2021

Combination treatment can provide long remissions for young patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Young patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can enjoy long remissions on the drug ibrutinib, but must stay on it indefinitely to keep the cancer in remission.

13 Dec 2021

NCCN publishes new guidelines to help cervical cancer patients become more informed about care

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has published new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Cervical Cancer to help people with cervical cancer become more informed, suggest what conversations to have with their doctor, and be active decision makers in their treatment.

13 Dec 2021

Machine-learning model could help identify treatments that pose higher risk than other options

Sepsis claims the lives of nearly 270,000 people in the U.S. each year. The unpredictable medical condition can progress rapidly, leading to a swift drop in blood pressure, tissue damage, multiple organ failure, and death.

11 Dec 2021

West Virginia Sen. Manchin takes the teeth out of Democrats’ plan for seniors’ dental care

Sharon Marchio misses having teeth for eating, speaking and smiling. For the past few years, after the last of her teeth were extracted, she's used dentures. "My dentist calls them my floating teeth because no matter how much adhesive you use, if you eat something hot or warm, they loosen up and it is a pain," said Marchio, 73, of Clarksburg, West Virginia.

10 Dec 2021

Open family conversations and reciprocal information sharing can improve emerging adult’s health

For many emerging adults, the period between 18 and 25 years of age marks a stage of life to explore what matters to them and assume new legal rights and responsibilities, including their own private health information and medical decision-making.

9 Dec 2021

Abortion remains safe after removing restrictions on the medical abortion pill, study finds

Abortion remains safe after Canada removed restrictions on the medical abortion pill mifepristone in November 2017.

9 Dec 2021

Post-pandemic, what’s a phone call from your physician worth?

Maybe this has happened to you recently: Your doctor telephoned to check in with you, chatting for 11 to 20 minutes, perhaps answering a question you contacted her office with, or asking how you're responding to a medication change.

8 Dec 2021

International guidelines may lead to over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in children

International guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of Bristol-led research published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy today [8 December].

7 Dec 2021

Stand Up To Cancer - An Interview with Chris Draft

In this inspiring interview, we speak to former NFL player Chris Draft about lung cancer, and how he has partnered with SU2C to help raise awareness surrounding it.

7 Dec 2021

Study reveals link between recent cannabis use and extremes of nightly sleep duration

Recent cannabis use is linked to extremes of nightly sleep duration--less than 6 hours or more than 9 hours--reveals a study of a large representative sample of US adults, published online in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

7 Dec 2021

Data science proved what Pittsburgh’s Black leaders knew: Racial disparities compound covid risk

The ferocity of the covid-19 pandemic did what Black Pittsburgh — communities that make up a quarter of the city's population — thought impossible. It shook the norms.

7 Dec 2021

New self-administered test can find the early subtle signs of dementia sooner

Many people experience forgetfulness as they age, but it's often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or a sign of something more serious

7 Dec 2021

Increasing the use of telemedicine in Canada could benefit patients, society and the economy

Increasing the use of telemedicine in Canada through teleconsultations between patients and their primary care provider could lead to benefits for patients, society and the economy, according to a new report released today from the not-for-profit research organization RAND Europe.

6 Dec 2021

COVID-19 pandemic linked to higher blood pressure levels among middle-aged U.S. adults

The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with higher blood pressure levels among middle-aged adults across the U.S., according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

6 Dec 2021

Study shows the effects of GP characteristics on unplanned hospital admissions and patient safety

When researchers divided out-of-hours general practitioners (GPs) into four groups based on how often they admit their patients to the hospital, they found that if you are seen by a doctor who belongs to the 25 per cent who admit the most often, your chance of a hospital stay is much greater.

3 Dec 2021

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Colorado hospitals in ‘critical condition’ as state weathers another surge

With overdose deaths surging, advocates on the ground push for over-the-counter naloxone

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection for multiple myeloma patients, but lesser than other cancer survivors

Large study reveals increased rates of myeloma precursor condition in high-risk groups

AI tool can reduce the need for invasive diagnostic procedures in ulcerative colitis

Combination treatment can provide long remissions for young patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia

NCCN publishes new guidelines to help cervical cancer patients become more informed about care

Machine-learning model could help identify treatments that pose higher risk than other options

West Virginia Sen. Manchin takes the teeth out of Democrats’ plan for seniors’ dental care

Open family conversations and reciprocal information sharing can improve emerging adult’s health

Abortion remains safe after removing restrictions on the medical abortion pill, study finds

Post-pandemic, what’s a phone call from your physician worth?

International guidelines may lead to over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in children

Stand Up To Cancer - An Interview with Chris Draft

Study reveals link between recent cannabis use and extremes of nightly sleep duration

Data science proved what Pittsburgh’s Black leaders knew: Racial disparities compound covid risk

New self-administered test can find the early subtle signs of dementia sooner

Increasing the use of telemedicine in Canada could benefit patients, society and the economy

COVID-19 pandemic linked to higher blood pressure levels among middle-aged U.S. adults

Study shows the effects of GP characteristics on unplanned hospital admissions and patient safety

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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