Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Is now the time for a new COVID-19 shot?
The COVID-19 summer surge was a surprise, but are we safe now that the numbers are trending downward?
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Oncology & Cancer
Aumolertinib shows improved progression-free survival in stage III non-small cell lung cancer
The epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor aumolertinib demonstrated improved progression-free survival compared to placebo without any significant new adverse reactions, according to data from the POLESTAR ...
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Health
US South Asians need targeted programs to improve heart health, study says
U.S. South Asians—a predominately immigrant population with heritage from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and/or Sri Lanka—have a higher risk for developing and dying from heart problems than East ...
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Health
LGBT adults in California face increased risks of firearm violence
Though a smaller percentage of LGBT adults in California had firearms in their households than non-LGBT adults, they reported higher rates of risk for firearm-related injury or mortality, including serious thoughts of suicide ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Genetics
Gene therapy found to be effective in hereditary blindness
Bothnia dystrophy is a form of hereditary blindness, prevalent in the region Västerbotten in Sweden. A new study at Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Communications shows that gene therapy can improve vision in patients ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
AI tool reveals cardiac risk for patients undergoing cancer therapy
In a new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, researchers at Yale School of Medicine say an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can use electrocardiographic (ECG) images to define the risk of ...
Sep 9, 2024
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Health
Teens with disposable income most likely to vape
Teens who have disposable income, live in a lower-income home or are gender diverse are more likely to use e-cigarettes, according to a new study at the University of Waterloo.
Sep 9, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer rises among Asian American and Pacific Islander women
About 11,000 Asian American and Pacific Islander women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and about 1,500 died. The latest federal data shows the rate of new breast cancer diagnoses in Asian American and Pacific Islander ...
Sep 9, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Medical clowns can shorten hospital stays for children with pneumonia
Spending time with a medical clown can shorten the length of hospital stay for children with pneumonia, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria. They can also ...
Sep 8, 2024
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Cardiology
6.7 percent of U.S. adults cannot use automatic BP devices due to arm size
An estimated 6.7 percent of U.S. adults cannot use popular automatic blood pressure devices due to arm circumference, according to a research letter published online Sept. 5 in Hypertension to coincide with the American Heart ...
Sep 8, 2024
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